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MD57 ZCF

2007 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,479 mi
Last recorded70,479 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 ZCF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 70,479 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 70,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 69,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 67,352 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 67,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,735 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chip in screen

tyre pres lamp on

Fail 31 Jul 2019 65,735 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chip in screen

tyre pres lamp on

Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,989 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

tpms light is on

Fail 21 Jul 2018 60,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

tpms light is on

Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,298 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread area

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 54,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread area

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,840 miles

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

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)

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

offside front tyre has a nail in its tyre and has worn bald on inside edge.

offside headlamp washer jet nozzle deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 51,826 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

offside front tyre has a nail in its tyre and has worn bald on inside edge.

offside headlamp washer jet nozzle deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,566 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread low.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,495 miles

Sill and floor covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2014 42,496 miles

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

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

Sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,507 miles

Front number plate is cracked, but has been glued back together again.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,321 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,180 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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MD57 ZCF is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MD57 ZCF, 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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MD57 ZCF is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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