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SC06 BKD

2006 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,665 mi
Last recorded67,665 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 BKD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 67,665 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside spring cups on shocks (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 66,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 64,732 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 62,774 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to wearing through (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 57,753 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,529 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,207 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 41,407 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 41,407 miles

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

Exhaust Corroded

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

Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 36,469 miles

all suspension cmponent corroded slightly

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 33,814 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 33,560 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 33,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four tyres cracking at tread

Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,948 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,840 miles

o/s wiper rubber torn slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,903 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 30,881 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light On

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,776 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 28,694 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,694 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,618 miles

fluid signs at nearside rear shock absorber

slight smear at wipers

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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SC06 BKD is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SC06 BKD, 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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SC06 BKD is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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