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CN05 ULY

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,351 mi
Last recorded63,351 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 ULY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 63,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 62,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpms light on ,on dash

Pass 8 Apr 2024 61,737 miles

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,302 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 11 Apr 2022 58,595 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

tpms warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2021 56,961 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Mar 2021 56,960 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2020 55,733 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,523 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,347 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewall and worn on inner edge (not showing cords)

offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall and is wearing on inner edge (not showing cords)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre has several chuncks out of outer sidewall not showing cords

Fail 5 Mar 2012 37,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,716 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 11 Mar 2011 32,893 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,706 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,133 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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CN05 ULY is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 58,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN05 ULY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN05 ULY is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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