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GP55 DYC

2006 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,122 mi
Last recorded119,122 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 DYC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 119,122 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 117,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 116,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 115,072 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 113,639 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 113,145 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 111,805 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 111,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 109,276 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 109,276 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,818 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on exhaust centre and backbox joints

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,784 miles

Centre Front Lower Under guards fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Shock absorber seal weeping (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner steering rack ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,614 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre getting low (245/40x18 Dunlop TT)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,678 miles

rear pads worn low

Pass 16 Jan 2010 46,807 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,305 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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GP55 DYC is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 GP55 DYC, 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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GP55 DYC is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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