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P14 DEY

2006 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,747 mi
Last recorded82,747 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 DEY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 82,747 miles

Brake Warning Light On

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Fail 15 Jun 2026 82,747 miles

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake Warning Light On

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 82,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2024 81,482 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2023 80,313 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,387 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 78,339 miles

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

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,705 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 76,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2018 76,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 72,765 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 72,765 miles

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,383 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Dec 2014 60,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,066 miles

n/s/f aim on lower limit

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre close to limit and worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre cracking wearing on inside edge and tread lifting

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear pads poss low

steering rack flexing in mountings

Fail 13 Sep 2013 50,066 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f aim on lower limit

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre close to limit and worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre cracking wearing on inside edge and tread lifting

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear pads poss low

steering rack flexing in mountings

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,783 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 38,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 14,048 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 2,720 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 2,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,476 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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P14 DEY is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P14 DEY, 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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P14 DEY is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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