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V8 LDO

2006 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

106,883 mi
Last recorded106,883 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LDO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 106,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 104,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 100,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,297 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 90,120 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 87,198 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 May 2018 86,887 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 81,493 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 81,492 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,461 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,926 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,943 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,508 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,934 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,231 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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V8 LDO is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V8 LDO, 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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V8 LDO is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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