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SM06 SSK

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,418 mi
Last recorded53,418 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 SSK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 53,418 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 51,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 49,757 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 49,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 49,111 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Nov 2022 47,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Various suspension components corroded front & rear

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,209 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 43,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 40,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 38,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2018 38,798 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 37,396 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 10 May 2016 35,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s and n/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front both o/s and n/s tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre low in centre of tread

Offside Rear brake pad anti rattle shim not fitted correctly

Pass 12 May 2015 31,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake pad anti rattle clip insecure

Pass 12 May 2014 29,930 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,818 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,170 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 22,291 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 22,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 18,312 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack between treads.

Nearside Front 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 12 May 2009 13,512 miles

all tyres worn on edges and cracking on tread

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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SM06 SSK is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM06 SSK, 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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SM06 SSK is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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