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FH56 KTV

2007 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,593 mi
Last recorded164,593 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 KTV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 164,593 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

Fail 1 Oct 2025 164,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Aug 2024 159,918 miles

Front slight dampness at steering gaitors

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 152,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front body stiffener strap corroded heavily

Fail 28 Aug 2023 152,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sill wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front body stiffener strap corroded heavily

Pass 22 Aug 2022 144,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 138,635 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2020 133,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 133,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 127,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front indicator lamp slight damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2019 127,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre slight leaking ()

Nearside Front indicator lamp slight damaged

tpms light indicating low pressure tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2018 116,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip on windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,602 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 85,648 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 85,648 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,635 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 75,635 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,061 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,976 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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FH56 KTV is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FH56 KTV, 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 FH56 KTV registered?

FH56 KTV is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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