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DES 55Y

2006 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,648 mi
Last recorded84,648 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDES 55Y
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 84,648 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2025 79,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 76,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 73,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,194 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,568 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,738 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,303 miles

Engine covers & Under-trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2017 52,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s pipe into backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 48,211 miles

rear tyres wqearing low on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,676 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,866 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 34,061 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 34,061 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 29,464 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 24,997 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 15,095 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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DES 55Y is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DES 55Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DES 55Y registered?

DES 55Y is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is DES 55Y safe to buy?

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