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YD05 AVM

2005 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 AVM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 99,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 99,299 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 97,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 95,875 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 93,139 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 91,353 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 90,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 88,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 85,552 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 82,328 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 82,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 78,611 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 78,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread both (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 75,363 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 72,461 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 69,264 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 65,667 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,626 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,664 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 57,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,122 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,737 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,155 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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YD05 AVM is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YD05 AVM, 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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YD05 AVM is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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