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FD05 AYY

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,252 mi
Last recorded92,252 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 AYY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 92,252 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,398 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure light is displayed

Pass 15 Aug 2023 90,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,036 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,293 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,871 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,630 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlight Level Light On

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,290 miles

Front Lower Ball Joints Slight Loss Of Grease. Advised.

Offside Rear Lower Hub Bush Slight Play. Advised.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,397 miles

TPMS light ON

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,194 miles

Centre Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

headlamp high indicator fault on dash.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,617 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 56,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,740 miles

childseat fitted n/s/f seat belt not checked

Fail 12 Jun 2012 52,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

childseat fitted n/s/f seat belt not checked

Pass 23 May 2011 48,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 May 2011 48,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,078 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,950 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 32,444 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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FD05 AYY is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD05 AYY, 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 FD05 AYY registered?

FD05 AYY is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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