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AX55 FMG

2006 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,347 mi
Last recorded110,347 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 FMG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 110,347 miles

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 4 Feb 2025 108,467 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 106,088 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 103,027 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,005 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,116 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 99,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 90,210 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,425 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 81,449 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 81,449 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 80,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,218 miles

Join between backbox and centre pipe excessively corroded. No leak of gases

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,772 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,419 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,296 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 54,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,728 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AX55 FMG is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AX55 FMG, 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 AX55 FMG registered?

AX55 FMG is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 February 2006.

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