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MJ55 JUY

2005 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,381 mi
Last recorded95,381 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 JUY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 95,381 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,560 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,805 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,199 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,624 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,802 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,466 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,683 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,100 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 73,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,478 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 68,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,104 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 Aug 2013 49,880 miles

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

has a cut in n/s/front tyre wall not reaching chords

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,123 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,631 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,384 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,001 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 JUY is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ55 JUY registered?

MJ55 JUY is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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