2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Lexus SC430 MOT pass rate and common faults

191 MOT tests in 2024. 78.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

139Well above average
Passed first time78.0%
Failed or needed repairs22.0%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 191 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  7. Horn: not working1.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics12.0%
  2. Suspension7.9%
  3. Brakes6.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  5. Tyres4.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.4%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Lexus SC430?

In 2024, 78.0% of 2006 Lexus SC430 cars passed their MOT first time, across 191 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Lexus SC430?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Lexus SC430 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 139, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).