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J3 RYR

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,454 mi
Last recorded46,454 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 RYR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 46,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 45,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 45,136 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 45,134 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 44,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 43,471 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,736 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,066 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,728 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,071 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,103 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,519 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,729 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,738 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,245 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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J3 RYR is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J3 RYR, 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 J3 RYR registered?

J3 RYR is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is J3 RYR safe to buy?

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