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MJ55 YRV

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,676 mi
Last recorded78,676 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 78,676 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,066 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 75,325 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,585 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 72,585 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,420 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,104 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,136 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,469 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,710 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 60,405 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,317 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,425 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,839 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 38,839 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,258 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 27,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,169 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 YRV is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

MJ55 YRV is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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