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YC55 ZMO

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,525 mi
Last recorded28,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ZMO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 28,525 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 28,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 27,479 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 25,754 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 25,288 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 24,644 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 23,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,842 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 22,842 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 21,471 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,780 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Slight damage to nearside rear and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls

T.P.M.S. light on

Pass 18 Oct 2013 13,563 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

T.P.M.S light on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 11,847 miles

Front tyres are wearing on edges

Rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Slight cut on n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2011 10,481 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 8,575 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 6,897 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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YC55 ZMO is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YC55 ZMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC55 ZMO registered?

YC55 ZMO is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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