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MD55 DXG

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,906 mi
Last recorded85,906 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 DXG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 85,906 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 85,906 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 78,745 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 78,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 76,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 76,231 miles

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

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts park sensor wiring touching exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,458 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,579 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 50,925 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,538 miles

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

nearside front tyre edges worn below limit!

offside front tyre edges worn below limit with cuts in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,673 miles

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

brake fluid low

Fail 31 Jan 2013 32,673 miles

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

brake fluid low

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,130 miles

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,103 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 15,707 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 12,628 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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MD55 DXG is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MD55 DXG, 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 MD55 DXG registered?

MD55 DXG is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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