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RK56 ZKE

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,166 mi
Last recorded75,166 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZKE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 75,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

TPMs light on

Pass 25 Sep 2024 69,819 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 63,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 56,981 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 56,946 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,705 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 49,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,563 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 43,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,483 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 31,267 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 31,114 miles

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

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,630 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,936 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 20,727 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,454 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,979 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,268 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 8,082 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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RK56 ZKE 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 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 RK56 ZKE, 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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RK56 ZKE is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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