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BF06 HCC

2006 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 HCC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 82,197 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Fail 9 Feb 2026 82,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,196 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 82,196 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 82,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limmit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,240 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 77,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,547 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,177 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 71,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,023 miles

Coolant, screen fluid and engine oil are low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Door strap worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 64,023 miles

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

Coolant, screen fluid and engine oil are low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Door strap worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 57,807 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,915 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 50,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,542 miles

nearside front tyre inner tread feathered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,542 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

TPMS light on

engine management light on

nearside front tyre inner tread feathered

offside rear tyre nail,cuts,cracks and tyre worn to legal limit

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,303 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 43,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,899 miles

tyre pressure warning light staying ON

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,904 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 32,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,156 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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BF06 HCC is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF06 HCC, 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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BF06 HCC is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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