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V8 XCY

2006 Lexus SC430

Beige Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,556 mi
Last recorded132,556 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XCY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 132,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body heavily corroded.

Fail 21 Jun 2024 132,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 126,538 miles

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

Full exhaust system very corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Back box tip missing/corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 121,560 miles

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Fail 27 Jun 2022 121,554 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 116,835 miles

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

rear suspension areas rusty/light corrosion

section of exhaust missing rear

washer water presure weak

Fail 18 Jun 2021 116,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

section of exhaust missing rear

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

rear suspension areas rusty/light corrosion

very little reserve travel in parking brake

washer water presure weak

Fail 19 Mar 2021 116,723 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EXHAUST BLOWING FROM FRONT AND REAR

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 112,371 miles

slight blow back section exhaust

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2019 110,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box area. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 110,578 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box area. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,670 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,949 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,631 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,674 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 100,057 miles

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

Under Inflation Warning shown.

Pass 22 May 2013 97,782 miles

nearside door mirror poor condition

nearside front + rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 17 May 2012 90,395 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 83,366 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 83,366 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,708 miles

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

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)

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

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 XCY is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Beige with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V8 XCY, 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 XCY is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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