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MH55 YKM

2005 Lexus SC430

Beige Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,307 mi
Last recorded77,307 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YKM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 77,307 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 76,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpm showing a fault

Fail 1 Aug 2025 76,389 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 74,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 74,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 74,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front washer weak but still provide fluid to screen ** possibly requires clean **

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 68,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 68,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn to 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 2.5mm, DOT 2117, Age cracks / splits, 245/4018 W (extraload) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 3mm, DOT 2117, Age cracks / splits, 245/40 18 W (extraload) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 63,578 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 2.7mm, DOT 2117, Age cracks / splits, 245/40/18 97W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 3.2mm, DOT 2117, Age cracks / splits, 245/40/18 97W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 63,578 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 2.7mm, DOT 2117, Age cracks / splits, 245/40/18 97W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 3.2mm, DOT 2117, Age cracks / splits, 245/40/18 97W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 54,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,435 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 48,435 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,359 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,292 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 24,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,626 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,019 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 11,109 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 10,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 8,744 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 8,029 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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MH55 YKM is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Beige with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MH55 YKM, 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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MH55 YKM is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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