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MM06 OEX

2006 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,956 mi
Last recorded130,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 OEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 130,956 miles

under seal

Fail 16 Oct 2024 130,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 125,534 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 117,488 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 117,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 112,234 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 101,477 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,330 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 90,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,047 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 60,834 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,010 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,705 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,406 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,010 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,588 miles

both fronts and rears tyres edges worn raised shoulders

front and rear no plates stuck on top of no plates

parkbrake travel

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,021 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 28,908 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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MM06 OEX is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM06 OEX, 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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MM06 OEX is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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