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LK56 UPD

2007 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 UPD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 120,200 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 120,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,114 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under-tray fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2024 117,114 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under-tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,185 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,505 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (nail at an angle pointing towards inner edge) ()

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

powering steering pump has slight seepage

tpms

undertray not fully secure

Fail 14 Nov 2022 112,484 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both boots insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail at an angle pointing towards inner edge ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage Leaking (pipe) (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tpms on

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 109,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2021 109,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Side repeater missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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LK56 UPD is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LK56 UPD, 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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LK56 UPD is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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