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VU06 VNC

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,721 mi
Last recorded124,721 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 VNC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,721 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 124,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 124,714 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,700 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,399 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,827 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 123,366 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 123,272 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,963 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 122,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 122,926 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,553 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 122,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 119,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 109,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,551 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread depth

Rear exhaust flanges excessively corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 84,825 miles

Offside joint of rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2013 84,825 miles

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

Offside joint of rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,796 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,239 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,974 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,960 miles

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

Nearside 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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VU06 VNC is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver 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 VU06 VNC, 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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VU06 VNC is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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