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SV55 YNR

2005 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,710 mi
Last recorded67,710 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 YNR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 67,710 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 67,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 66,163 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 65,038 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 11 Dec 2023 65,038 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 63,358 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 61,458 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2021 61,458 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,780 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,346 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking on inside & outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking on inside & outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust middle & rear section heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Under bonnet covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 25 Nov 2019 59,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking on inside & outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking on inside & outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust middle & rear section heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Tyre pressure amber warning light on

Under bonnet covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has a very slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,058 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyres perished on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,718 miles

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Undershields/Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 42,678 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 34,080 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 34,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,567 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 27,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r floorpan damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,011 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,485 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,802 miles

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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SV55 YNR is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SV55 YNR, 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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SV55 YNR is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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