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NX56 OTZ

2006 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,604 mi
Last recorded56,604 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 OTZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 56,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms on vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 53,927 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 53,283 miles

Front Tyre's Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 24 Mar 2022 52,338 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 51,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 49,866 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,015 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 48,015 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))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,960 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 45,960 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,941 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 43,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,378 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,460 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 35,460 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,031 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,403 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 20,781 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,102 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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NX56 OTZ is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NX56 OTZ, 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 NX56 OTZ registered?

NX56 OTZ is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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