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EU56 XEF

2006 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,912 mi
Last recorded104,912 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 XEF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 104,912 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 104,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 103,481 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 102,767 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 101,670 miles

Central slight exhaust leak

Pass 6 May 2021 97,565 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 93,687 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 88,187 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 80,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 73,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,382 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 60,462 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 54,970 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 54,970 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 47,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,960 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,552 miles

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

Offside Front 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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EU56 XEF is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EU56 XEF, 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 EU56 XEF registered?

EU56 XEF is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is EU56 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 XEF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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