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R12 JTR

2006 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,065 mi
Last recorded35,065 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 JTR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 35,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 33,483 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 33,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 31,578 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 29,727 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 29,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 26,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 24,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 22,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,142 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,160 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 19,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,176 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 17,176 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,365 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 13,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 11,668 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 11,668 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2012 10,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,386 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 6,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 4,501 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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R12 JTR is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R12 JTR, 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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What year was R12 JTR registered?

R12 JTR is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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