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GV06 ZWU

2006 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,629 mi
Last recorded98,629 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 ZWU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 98,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 98,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 96,802 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 96,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 93,937 miles

Offside Rear tyre has two nails in tread. 245/40/18.

both front tyres are perished and have a date stamp of 2012. 245/40/18.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,418 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,654 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 84,654 miles

Battery insecure missing mounting (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,273 miles

Centre Upper screen damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 83,032 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Upper screen damage

EML is on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,952 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,153 miles

Battery insecure(no clamp)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,839 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 25,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GV06 ZWU is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV06 ZWU, 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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GV06 ZWU is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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