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YD56 ZFE

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,313 mi
Last recorded91,313 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZFE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 91,313 miles

Underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2024 86,128 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 72,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,148 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 51,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,309 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 43,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,278 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 43,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 39,636 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 39,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,124 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2017 34,359 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 32,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre very low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,635 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,179 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,692 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 18,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YD56 ZFE is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YD56 ZFE, 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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YD56 ZFE is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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