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Y80 ENG

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 ENG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 72,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 70,021 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 67,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 64,882 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 64,587 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s rear (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 62,066 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,039 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 61,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 60,560 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 56,658 miles

Nearside 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 5 Apr 2016 49,958 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,148 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluctuation on front brake's

front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 13 Feb 2014 42,337 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,653 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,036 miles

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,478 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

parking brake travel long

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,391 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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Y80 ENG is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y80 ENG, 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 Y80 ENG registered?

Y80 ENG is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is Y80 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y80 ENG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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