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FD56 ZLU

2007 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,441 mi
Last recorded90,441 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 ZLU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,441 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,723 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 85,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most and front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 80,228 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most and front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 72,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Various suspension components corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items dangling from mirror and sat nav. ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 53,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items dangling from mirror and sat nav. ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm brake pad thickness (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Fail 4 Sep 2017 47,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm brake pad thickness (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,522 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2.0mm

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,292 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,292 miles

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

near side rear tyre 1.6 - 2.0mm

Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,019 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 34,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,715 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,133 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,785 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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FD56 ZLU is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FD56 ZLU, 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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FD56 ZLU is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 January 2007.

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