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BAZ 5229

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,464 mi
Last recorded60,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 5229
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 60,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 56,923 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 54,897 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 52,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,931 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 48,305 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 47,558 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,812 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,935 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,264 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,314 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,950 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 31,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 29,352 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,652 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,924 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 15,171 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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BAZ 5229 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 94.7%.

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 BAZ 5229, 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 BAZ 5229 registered?

BAZ 5229 is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BAZ 5229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 5229 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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