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OY05 OYC

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,745 mi
Last recorded86,745 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 OYC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 86,745 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear half of chassis suspension and related component undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,535 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 86,420 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 86,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,790 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,701 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,061 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,764 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 72,620 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leakage. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,724 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 69,621 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,631 miles

Both rear exhaust hangers snapped off vehicle body. Exhaust system still supported.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,052 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion on rear exhaust joins

front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

rear exhaust hangers snapped

wiper blades split

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,908 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,689 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,820 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,930 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,235 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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OY05 OYC is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red 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 OY05 OYC, 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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OY05 OYC is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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