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VX55 UBU

2006 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,913 mi
Last recorded74,913 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 UBU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 74,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 74,336 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,993 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,814 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,500 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,175 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 70,419 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 69,552 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 69,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,611 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,244 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 59,244 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,563 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,597 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,131 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,224 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 36,224 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,219 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 25,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 20,710 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 16,016 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 16,016 miles

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

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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VX55 UBU is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VX55 UBU, 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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What year was VX55 UBU registered?

VX55 UBU is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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