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A5 RPT

2007 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,303 mi
Last recorded45,303 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RPT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 45,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe badly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 44,093 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 43,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 43,172 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 41,378 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 40,800 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 38,963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 33,960 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 32,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,210 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer wall split

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,986 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 23,969 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,883 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 15,348 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 11,514 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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A5 RPT is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 RPT, 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 19 years old, this Lexus SC430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 RPT registered?

A5 RPT is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is A5 RPT safe to buy?

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