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FM06 OJX

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,775 mi
Last recorded75,775 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 OJX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,775 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 75,514 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Pass 18 May 2018 74,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system rusty (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 74,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 74,542 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear silencer flanges corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,980 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 72,931 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,948 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,711 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 47,707 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,640 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,361 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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FM06 OJX is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FM06 OJX, 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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FM06 OJX is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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