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FH05 YWJ

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,088 mi
Last recorded39,088 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YWJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 39,088 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 38,730 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 38,264 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 37,693 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 37,096 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 37,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 35,755 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 34,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 33,061 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,039 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,550 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,309 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 30,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,000 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 25,446 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 25,446 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,614 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 18,832 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FH05 YWJ is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver 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 FH05 YWJ, 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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What year was FH05 YWJ registered?

FH05 YWJ is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FH05 YWJ safe to buy?

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