CarVerify

Free Car Check

A8 ECM

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,968 mi
Last recorded123,968 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 ECM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 123,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 122,839 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 121,527 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 120,150 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 120,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,966 miles

Rear subframe and all related brake and suspension parts corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 116,674 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 115,486 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS DUE TO STANDING BUT STILL O/K

Pass 7 Jun 2017 110,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 108,483 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 104,296 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,007 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,994 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,307 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,614 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,169 miles

front brake discs becoming worn.

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
Full Lexus SC430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A8 ECM is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A8 ECM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 ECM?

You can check the full history of A8 ECM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A8 ECM registered?

A8 ECM is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is A8 ECM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 ECM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 ECM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A8 ECM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.