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Y121 ANX

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,975 mi
Last recorded117,975 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 ANX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 117,975 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 117,667 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 117,663 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,617 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 117,616 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,555 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 117,337 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 116,306 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 113,898 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 112,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 109,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 103,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 98,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,867 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,452 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,796 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 74,018 miles

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

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)

Offside Front 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 30 Jan 2008 70,356 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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Y121 ANX is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Y121 ANX, 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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Y121 ANX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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