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B11 MRE

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,484 mi
Last recorded34,484 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 MRE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 34,484 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 33,778 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 33,684 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 33,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 32,260 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 31,667 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 31,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,366 miles

engine & under trays

Fail 15 Jul 2020 31,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine & under trays

Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine & under trays

undersealed

washes poor

Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,265 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 25,132 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine & under trays

Fail 18 Apr 2017 25,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine & under trays

Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,988 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 18,965 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,003 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,009 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,564 miles

Nearside 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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B11 MRE is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver 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 B11 MRE, 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 B11 MRE registered?

B11 MRE is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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The MOT history for B11 MRE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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