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YX05 TWJ

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,650 mi
Last recorded108,650 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TWJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 108,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 105,736 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 103,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 102,161 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 99,598 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 97,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,713 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 95,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 92,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,888 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,610 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,198 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,941 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,742 miles

rear tyres low inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,683 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 72,440 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 72,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 69,344 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,936 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,482 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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YX05 TWJ is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TWJ, 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 YX05 TWJ registered?

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

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