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SC06 LYX

2006 Lexus RX350

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,748 mi
Last recorded138,748 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX35075,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 LYX
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 138,748 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 138,748 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 126,850 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear headlamp leveling arm not adequately repaired

full inspection of outer sills not possible due to covers

Fail 26 Feb 2024 126,841 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear headlamp leveling arm not adequately repaired

full inspection of outer sills not possible due to covers

Fail 5 Feb 2024 126,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full inspection of outer sills not possible due too covers

Pass 10 Feb 2023 112,431 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

proper inspection of outer sills not possible due too covers

Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,528 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 104,527 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 96,987 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low, may need attention

Fail 3 Feb 2021 96,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low, may need attention

Fail 29 Jan 2021 96,953 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 87,704 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 79,254 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 79,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,702 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 70,702 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 67,585 miles

E/M light on

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 67,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

E/M light on

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 64,024 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outside

Fail 18 May 2015 64,024 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on the outside

Pass 19 May 2014 60,064 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,580 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 53,580 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,926 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 43,926 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,623 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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SC06 LYX is a 2006 Lexus RX350 in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 75,487 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 RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC06 LYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SC06 LYX is a 2006 Lexus RX350, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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