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KL56 OXT

2006 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,963 mi
Last recorded118,963 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 OXT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 118,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 112,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 105,627 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 105,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 94,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 87,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 87,094 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,564 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 83,563 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,359 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,618 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 71,608 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,726 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 54,320 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 54,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are worn thin on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,438 miles

both exhaust tailpipes badly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,673 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,496 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,409 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,352 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,420 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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KL56 OXT is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KL56 OXT, 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 KL56 OXT registered?

KL56 OXT is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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