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DV55 JYY

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,102 mi
Last recorded88,102 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 JYY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 88,102 miles

Exhaust backbox heat shield insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,706 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,605 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 75,499 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 65,274 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,660 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 54,660 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,489 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,474 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 35,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,277 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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DV55 JYY is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DV55 JYY, 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 DV55 JYY registered?

DV55 JYY is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is DV55 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 JYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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