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423 ELM

2006 Lexus SC430

Maroon Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,451 mi
Last recorded64,451 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration423 ELM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 64,024 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 62,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 62,716 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,527 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,983 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,483 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,499 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 52,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,933 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,449 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 3 Sep 2009 4,325 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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423 ELM is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Maroon with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 423 ELM, 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 423 ELM registered?

423 ELM is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is 423 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 423 ELM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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