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L18 SKW

2007 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,932 mi
Last recorded106,932 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 SKW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 106,932 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 104,554 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 104,315 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlight beam images are cloudy

fuel cap seal is deteriorated

tpms light indicates a tyre pressure is low

Pass 30 Apr 2024 97,468 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 87,016 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,786 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to rear undersides/and suspension components.

Pass 11 May 2021 79,676 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 79,676 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 78,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 76,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 73,669 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 69,774 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,801 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 64,875 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 61,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 57,546 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,872 miles

AFS light flashing

lip at front brake discs

nearside front foglight inoperative

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,713 miles

monitor tyre wear at offside front and nearside rear...advise!

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,176 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 40,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Mar 2010 34,523 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,523 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

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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L18 SKW is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L18 SKW, 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 L18 SKW registered?

L18 SKW is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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