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BK06 ZBZ

2006 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,828 mi
Last recorded117,828 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 ZBZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 117,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sides at flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inside edges and cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 115,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unprotected ends of nearside and offside rear pipes(at rear) slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inner working surfaces corroded/scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres some wear to inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 111,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 111,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 109,705 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,587 miles

All four wheels are fitted with stretched tyres, tyre bead rim appears seated correctly however sidewalls are stretched to fit rim

Drivers window inop

Front tyres worn on inside edges slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2019 104,587 miles

All four wheels are fitted with stretched tyres, tyre bead rim appears seated correctly however sidewalls are stretched to fit rim

Drivers window inop

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front tyres worn on inside edges slightly

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,303 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,848 miles

imbalance on rear handbrake both sides do lock up

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joints slight leak of grease

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,184 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 86,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 78,849 miles

number plates spaced incorrectly but cannot be misread

o/s/front shocker appears to have slight leak [misting down unit]

Fail 17 May 2013 78,848 miles

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

number plates spaced incorrectly but cannot be misread

o/s/front shocker appears to have slight leak [misting down unit]

Pass 17 May 2012 69,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,128 miles

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

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Fail 15 Jun 2011 67,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 41,157 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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BK06 ZBZ is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK06 ZBZ, 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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BK06 ZBZ is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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