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PV55 CHJ

2005 Lexus SC430

Yellow Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,087 mi
Last recorded68,087 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 CHJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 68,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box - Flanges Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 67,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 66,311 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 65,341 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 65,313 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 65,036 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe cat blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 63,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre cat convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,644 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,491 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,436 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,220 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,906 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,084 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,273 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 41,273 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,128 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 14,582 miles

Nearside Rear 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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PV55 CHJ is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Yellow 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 PV55 CHJ, 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 PV55 CHJ registered?

PV55 CHJ is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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