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JAN 48W

2006 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,014 mi
Last recorded77,014 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 48W
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 73,441 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 71,061 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,457 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 65,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 61,952 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 58,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,417 miles

Nearside Front flint in tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2016 54,155 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under-tray fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 10 Dec 2014 49,721 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,937 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 43,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,276 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,134 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 27,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,276 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 19,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge advise replacement

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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JAN 48W is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JAN 48W, 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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JAN 48W is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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