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JH55 LEX

2005 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,092 mi
Last recorded50,092 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH55 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 50,092 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 50,092 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 45,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 40,124 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure / fixings corroded/ broken

Pass 20 Oct 2022 38,391 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 36,427 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,215 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement detected at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 34,214 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement detected at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 32,889 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 31,865 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,164 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,391 miles

Nearside wiper blade poor in operation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see fully (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 23,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,956 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,885 miles

Both front tyres split and perished and worn on inside edges

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

Offsid rear nail in tyre

Offside rear tyre split and perished

Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,672 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,815 miles

offside front wiper split

Pass 18 Nov 2008 7,650 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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JH55 LEX is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JH55 LEX, 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 JH55 LEX registered?

JH55 LEX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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