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MJ55 JLX

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,259 mi
Last recorded84,259 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 JLX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,259 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 75,645 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 75,644 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,444 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 57,719 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

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))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,642 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 45,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,427 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,328 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded .

seepage from rack and pinon .

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,526 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

rear exhaust starting to corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,835 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 28,835 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 28,296 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,354 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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MJ55 JLX is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MJ55 JLX, 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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MJ55 JLX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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