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SD55 YCE

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,764 mi
Last recorded106,764 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 YCE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 106,764 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 105,007 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 102,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 101,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,821 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 100,361 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2018 99,118 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to indicator level

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,435 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 86,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 86,299 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

em warning light stays on

front wipers starting to smear

slight corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe to flex

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,528 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,908 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 33,908 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,464 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,284 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 18,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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SD55 YCE 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 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SD55 YCE, 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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SD55 YCE is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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