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YX05 TWG

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,496 mi
Last recorded74,496 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TWG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 74,496 miles

Vehicle has been extensively undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2025 73,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been extensively undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 70,272 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 66,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,289 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,175 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,021 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,691 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,121 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,471 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front tyres worn low inner edges & side wall damage

Fail 30 Jul 2010 50,471 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front tyres worn low inner edges & side wall damage

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,963 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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YX05 TWG 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 89.5%.

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 YX05 TWG, 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 YX05 TWG registered?

YX05 TWG is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YX05 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 TWG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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