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SN06 TDX

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,175 mi
Last recorded140,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 TDX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 140,175 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 140,173 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (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 20 May 2025 135,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 135,935 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 132,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 132,741 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 126,682 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,189 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 115,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 103,633 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,967 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,754 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,984 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 78,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,414 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 68,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,763 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,088 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,566 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,820 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 37,820 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 23 Feb 2010 27,603 miles

smear at front wiper rubbers

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,299 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 20,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SN06 TDX is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SN06 TDX, 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 SN06 TDX registered?

SN06 TDX is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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