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AJ09 OFE

2009 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

136,206 mi
Last recorded136,206 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus SC43036,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 OFE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 136,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative.

Pass 12 Jun 2025 134,583 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 133,868 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 133,756 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 117,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,987 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,534 miles

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 May 2019 84,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 74,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 9,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 5,798 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 4,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ09 OFE is a 2009 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 36,349 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 AJ09 OFE, 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 17 years old, this Lexus SC430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ09 OFE is a 2009 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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