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VO06 CFL

2006 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,026 mi
Last recorded101,026 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 CFL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 101,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 96,185 miles

CORROSION BETWEEN EXHAUST CENTRE PIPES & TAILPIPE JOINTS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm - Replace Asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm - Replace Asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,986 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,775 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 48,925 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 48,924 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 44,993 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 44,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,200 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 38,739 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 38,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,089 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,800 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 29,660 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 26,167 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,735 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish/crack in 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 13 Oct 2011 18,708 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 18,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2010 15,581 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 15,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,001 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,161 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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VO06 CFL is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO06 CFL, 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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VO06 CFL is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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