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MJ55 JMV

2005 Lexus SC430

Beige Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,862 mi
Last recorded106,862 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 JMV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 106,862 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 106,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,764 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,420 miles

sills covered

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,336 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,129 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 67,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,431 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 59,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,166 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 50,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,597 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 JMV is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Beige with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ55 JMV, 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 MJ55 JMV registered?

MJ55 JMV is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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