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MV07 KZU

2007 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,496 mi
Last recorded92,496 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 KZU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,496 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,413 miles

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

All underneath car undersealed

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 87,910 miles

Vehicle been undersealed underneath

Pass 7 Dec 2022 86,110 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 86,077 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 85,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking slightly from the central pipe and all of the joints have corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The front to rear brake pipe has corroded at the rear where it joins the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The front to rear brake pipe has corroded at the rear where it joins the hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 85,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

exhaust blow at middel box

exhaust system very corroded at joints

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,380 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,414 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,855 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,738 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,190 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 57,143 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 50,841 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,654 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 41,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,890 miles

Noise from handbrake when brake tested

Rear pads strating to get low

Tyre puncture light on

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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MV07 KZU 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 MV07 KZU, 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 MV07 KZU registered?

MV07 KZU is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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