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YT55 OPZ

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,410 mi
Last recorded42,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 OPZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,410 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 42,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,932 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 39,932 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,979 miles

engine & under trays

Fail 7 Apr 2017 37,979 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine & under trays

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,248 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 35,248 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,778 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,915 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,758 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,514 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 24,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,907 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,351 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 22,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,429 miles

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

Rear 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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YT55 OPZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YT55 OPZ, 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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What year was YT55 OPZ registered?

YT55 OPZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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