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LJ06 NAU

2006 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,950 mi
Last recorded32,950 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 NAU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 32,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 32,547 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 32,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 31,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 31,196 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 30,673 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 30,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,098 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 30,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 28,146 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 26,819 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 24,196 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate has slight damage

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 21,494 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,007 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 13,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 12,511 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,665 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 9,679 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE SMALL SURFACE CRACKS AROUND TREADS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 7,330 miles

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

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

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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LJ06 NAU 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 85%.

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 LJ06 NAU, 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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LJ06 NAU is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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