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K27 RPA

2006 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,587 mi
Last recorded148,587 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 RPA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 148,587 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 142,505 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 142,218 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 134,858 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust flanges are badly corroded but secure

Nearside Front Shock absorber is corroding slightly

Offside Front Horn switch has been re-positioned, horn is functional.

Fail 22 Nov 2021 134,858 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust flanges are badly corroded but secure

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber is corroding slightly

Offside Front Horn switch has been re-positioned, horn is functional.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 122,765 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 122,765 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 105,042 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,483 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 91,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,443 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear exhaust tip insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside exhaust tip missing

Fail 24 Jun 2016 54,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside N,S,R Exhaust sleeve starting to become insecure, O,S,R Missing

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 38,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,206 miles

Both front tyres de-void of tread on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre inside edge wear

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Temp horn switch fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 35,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres de-void of tread on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre inside edge wear

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wiper smears screen slightly

Temp horn switch fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,424 miles

At time of test,additional switch for horn added

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Apr 2013 31,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly leaking grease

offside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall but not deep enough too reach cords/plys

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2011 24,612 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,129 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 24,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,351 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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K27 RPA is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K27 RPA, 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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K27 RPA is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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