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PY56 ARX

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,022 mi
Last recorded109,022 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 ARX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 109,022 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 108,610 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 108,610 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 107,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,103 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 106,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 101,726 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 101,726 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,841 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,520 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2016 91,505 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2015 82,836 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,244 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,924 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 54,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,874 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 44,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,146 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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PY56 ARX is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PY56 ARX, 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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PY56 ARX is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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