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LX56 SUE

2007 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,073 mi
Last recorded106,073 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 SUE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 106,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,754 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 97,927 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 96,805 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,539 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 96,469 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 94,506 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 94,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 80,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,517 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,150 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 57,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,878 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,763 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,108 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,119 miles

brakes require attension soon

Fail 23 Aug 2012 38,119 miles

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

brakes require attension soon

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,610 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,587 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,437 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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LX56 SUE is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LX56 SUE, 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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LX56 SUE is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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