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SC06 LEX

2006 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,100 mi
Last recorded119,100 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 119,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub were lower arm attaches (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

tyre presure lamp on

Pass 29 Feb 2024 118,597 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 118,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 108,835 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Rear view mirror loose but not likely to become detatched ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 108,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Rear view mirror loose but not likely to become detatched ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread area just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,959 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged REARVIEW MIRROR NOT FULLY SECURE BUT UNLIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST ABOVE MINIMUM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT CROSSMEMBER BELOW RADIATOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 100,959 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged REARVIEW MIRROR NOT FULLY SECURE BUT UNLIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST ABOVE MINIMUM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT CROSSMEMBER BELOW RADIATOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,981 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak RADIATOR ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 87,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working FLUID WARNING LIGHT ON BASH (3.5 (a))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak RADIATOR ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,540 miles

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 6 Feb 2017 72,045 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 72,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,261 miles

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

front headlamps diffrent colours

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot needs to be empty for m o t

em light on

front number plate damaged

o/s/rear shockabsorber starting to leak replace a s a p

Fail 12 Mar 2015 57,544 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot needs to be empty for m o t

em light on

front number plate damaged

o/s/rear shockabsorber starting to leak replace a s a p

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,923 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 36,993 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,993 miles

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 23 Mar 2010 31,251 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,329 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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SC06 LEX is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LEX, 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 LEX is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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