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M3 TGV

2006 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,579 mi
Last recorded35,579 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 TGV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 35,579 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 33,991 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 32,320 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 30,565 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 26,102 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 24,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,542 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 14,062 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 11,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,089 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,324 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 6,655 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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M3 TGV is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M3 TGV, 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 M3 TGV registered?

M3 TGV is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is M3 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 TGV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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