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YG55 RJT

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,228 mi
Last recorded84,228 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RJT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 84,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 80,315 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 80,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 76,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,739 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front links. Chalked underside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 71,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front links. Chalked underside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 63,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,312 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,623 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,994 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,883 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 49,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 47,403 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 45,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sight leak from steering rack filler bolt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 41,516 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 38,263 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 38,262 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 35,481 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,481 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 26,172 miles

h/lamp borderline low

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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YG55 RJT is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YG55 RJT, 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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YG55 RJT is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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