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FVU 1Y

2007 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,245 mi
Last recorded78,245 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVU 1Y
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 78,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 77,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 76,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 29 Oct 2021 70,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,052 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin not fully visable (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,694 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,588 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner edges worn on o/s/r tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,451 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 24,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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FVU 1Y is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FVU 1Y, 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 FVU 1Y registered?

FVU 1Y is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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The MOT history for FVU 1Y shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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