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2006 Lexus SC430

Beige Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,684 mi
Last recorded29,684 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP 1
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 29,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (245/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to Inspect Rear Pads

Various Components Corroded Underside

Pass 20 Nov 2024 27,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 26,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 25,285 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 23,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 22,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 19,608 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 19,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 16,516 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 16,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 15,273 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 15,273 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,700 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 13,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 12,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Sep 2014 12,679 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,638 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,817 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 10,817 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 9,444 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 7,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 6,320 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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MP 1 is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Beige with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MP 1, 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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MP 1 is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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