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YA05 FSX

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

169,602 mi
Last recorded169,602 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 FSX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 169,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 18 Jun 2024 167,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion in various areas to the underside of the vehicle

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2023 167,215 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2022 165,779 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorate

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 164,941 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 164,336 miles

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

Nearside Front body stabiliser corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2019 163,068 miles

Exhaust system has started to deteriorate around flanges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 156,374 miles

All exhaust flanges heavily corroded

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 146,874 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 146,874 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 140,066 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 131,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 120,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,153 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,330 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,402 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 42,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 30,695 miles

Offside Front 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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YA05 FSX is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YA05 FSX, 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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YA05 FSX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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