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N7 JLH

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,613 mi
Last recorded112,613 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 JLH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 112,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 112,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 111,298 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 110,070 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 110,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 108,768 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 107,346 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 106,655 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 106,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 105,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,686 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 99,090 miles

management light on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,854 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 79,245 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 76,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,102 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 60,438 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 51,676 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 51,676 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N7 JLH is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 N7 JLH, 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 N7 JLH registered?

N7 JLH is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for N7 JLH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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