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YM55 UCA

2006 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,909 mi
Last recorded104,909 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UCA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 104,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 100,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 100,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak from lower casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 98,631 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,215 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,970 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 87,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,952 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 69,435 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened look very close . not easy to see (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,605 miles

nearside front tyre worn bald on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing bald on inside edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 44,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,186 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,340 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 31,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,007 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,416 miles

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

advise oil leak from gear box

Fail 18 Nov 2010 24,416 miles

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

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

advise oil leak from gear box

Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,081 miles

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

gearbox oil leak ??

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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YM55 UCA is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YM55 UCA, 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 YM55 UCA registered?

YM55 UCA is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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