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YY55 NLG

2006 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,530 mi
Last recorded117,530 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 NLG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 117,530 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 117,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 112,149 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 107,192 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 110,665 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

flat tyre monitor on

Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,700 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,824 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 99,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 245/40x18 97w x/l (2014) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,022 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 92,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 88,325 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 82,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 82,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,456 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,509 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 70,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,829 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,945 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,689 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,261 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 58,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 49,140 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front number plate has BORDER LINE CRACKS

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,140 miles

front number plate has BORDER LINE CRACKS

Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,189 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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YY55 NLG is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY55 NLG, 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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YY55 NLG is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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