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GF06 TYA

2006 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,087 mi
Last recorded98,087 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 TYA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 98,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pitted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 4 Jul 2025 94,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 94,266 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 90,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cut to wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 90,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to chord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cut to wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,709 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,677 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole and weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 82,300 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter pinholed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 78,042 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated seeping grease

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated seeping grease

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 75,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,089 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 73,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,709 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,836 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,299 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,909 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 55,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,270 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,694 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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GF06 TYA is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GF06 TYA, 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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GF06 TYA is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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