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S15 DHT

2006 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,111 mi
Last recorded69,111 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 DHT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 69,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 67,542 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 64,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,395 miles

under guards fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 57,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,049 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 57,041 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 56,559 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,020 miles

both front headlights too high , now adjusted to right level

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,467 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 3mm and minor inner sidewall damage

Pass 5 Feb 2015 44,145 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 44,143 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,634 miles

small crack in front number plate

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,423 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,439 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,958 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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S15 DHT 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 88.9%.

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 S15 DHT, 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 S15 DHT registered?

S15 DHT is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is S15 DHT safe to buy?

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