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NC55 VHF

2006 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,178 mi
Last recorded64,178 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 VHF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 64,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 63,839 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,579 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 63,281 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 62,834 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,040 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,847 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,587 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,851 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 55,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 53,112 miles

o/s & n/s front tyre tread depths low.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,165 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,133 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,384 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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NC55 VHF is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NC55 VHF, 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 NC55 VHF registered?

NC55 VHF is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is NC55 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC55 VHF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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