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SC56 DEB

2006 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,878 mi
Last recorded78,878 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 DEB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 78,878 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 78,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak & O/S/R. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 77,397 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 74,603 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where pipe joins silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 74,590 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where pipe joins silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,062 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 68,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,301 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,371 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 60,370 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,294 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 50,588 miles

ex system becoming rusty

general underbody surface rust

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,863 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,815 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 37,323 miles

inner and outer side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 14 May 2014 29,424 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,019 miles

NSF tyre has cuts in its sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 17,951 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Sep 2009 14,573 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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SC56 DEB is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SC56 DEB, 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 SC56 DEB registered?

SC56 DEB is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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