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N11 YSA

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

116,403 mi
Last recorded116,403 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 YSA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 116,403 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Gator Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 112,449 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 107,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2019 100,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,592 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,719 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,842 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 64,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,198 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,927 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,707 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,338 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,882 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 41,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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)

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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N11 YSA is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N11 YSA, 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 N11 YSA registered?

N11 YSA is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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