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EU55 YGT

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,668 mi
Last recorded78,668 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 YGT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 78,668 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 78,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 76,230 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,751 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,523 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 64,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracked very deep but not to cords

Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,114 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,669 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,208 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 41,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,892 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,805 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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EU55 YGT is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EU55 YGT, 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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EU55 YGT is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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