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BM02 WHY

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,143 mi
Last recorded51,143 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM02 WHY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 51,143 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 49,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 47,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,154 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 45,356 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,181 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 45,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,230 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 42,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 36,735 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 33,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,324 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 30,324 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,877 miles

NSR tyre starting to perish on outer edge

OSR tyre starting to perish on outer edge

Fail 26 Jun 2012 29,800 miles

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

NSR tyre starting to perish on outer edge

OSR tyre starting to perish on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,262 miles

Rear brake pads look low, wheel removal required to check properly.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 26,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake pads look low, wheel removal required to check properly.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 22,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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BM02 WHY is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BM02 WHY, 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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BM02 WHY is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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