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HJ56 SWZ

2006 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 SWZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 89,870 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,375 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 87,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 85,208 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,292 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,225 miles

Front tyres wearing thin inner edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 70,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,052 miles

Rear rear tyres wearing thin 2.mm

Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin 2-3.mm

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,066 miles

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)

off side front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,552 miles

near side rear tyre wearing thin 2.mm

Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,464 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,250 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

near side front tyre wearing thin inside edge

off side front tyre wearing thin inside edge close to legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,758 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 19,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing low

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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HJ56 SWZ is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HJ56 SWZ, 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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HJ56 SWZ is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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