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EX56 WDT

2006 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,879 mi
Last recorded93,879 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 WDT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 93,879 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 89,477 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 86,934 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti Roll-bar D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,076 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,000 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,540 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 73,540 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,214 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 71,214 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 18 93Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 40 18 93Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 65,876 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,895 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 58,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,724 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,645 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,255 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,671 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,159 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 23,254 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,935 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 20,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,098 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,725 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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EX56 WDT is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2006 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 52,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX56 WDT, 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 20 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX56 WDT registered?

EX56 WDT is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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