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KV06 PHW

2006 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,366 mi
Last recorded120,366 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 PHW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 120,366 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Faded ()

Pass 25 Apr 2025 118,516 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 115,608 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 115,607 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 113,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join of centre to rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases right hand side of Y section after cats (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 108,888 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 104,711 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 104,683 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear pads on metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 101,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 94,117 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 94,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 87,953 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 87,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake Pads Getting Thin

Pass 22 May 2017 82,925 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 22 May 2017 82,924 miles

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

E.M.L displayed

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 23 May 2016 75,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 65,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,472 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 7 May 2014 58,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,002 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 22 May 2012 47,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 40,662 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 39,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 May 2010 31,502 miles

Both front tyre inner edges beginning to wear.

Unable to fully test rear seats and belts as dog beds fitted.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,502 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery clamp not fully secured.

Both front tyre inner edges beginning to wear.

Unable to fully test rear seats and belts as dog beds fitted.

Fail 22 May 2009 24,845 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2009 24,845 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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KV06 PHW is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KV06 PHW, 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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KV06 PHW is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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