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J3 ESR

2006 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,541 mi
Last recorded62,541 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 ESR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 62,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 58,813 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 53,166 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 47,234 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 46,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,879 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 40,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,247 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 36,557 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,875 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight damage to o/s/r bumper

Pass 20 Jun 2013 23,220 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,295 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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J3 ESR is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J3 ESR, 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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J3 ESR is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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