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BE55 TYY

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,611 mi
Last recorded87,611 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE55 TYY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 87,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

[underside of vehicle coated in underseal]

Fail 22 Jun 2026 87,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittently not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rears, into flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,586 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,243 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 81,076 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,180 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,407 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 76,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning indicates a fault

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,660 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,381 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,700 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 68,689 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 65,067 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,882 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,692 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 52,680 miles

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

coolant level low.

engine oil level low.

nearside front tyre worn thin on edges.

power steering level low.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,292 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,214 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,998 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 64,998 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,543 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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BE55 TYY 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 77.3%.

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 BE55 TYY, 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 BE55 TYY registered?

BE55 TYY is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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