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MX57 ZPW

2007 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,051 mi
Last recorded112,051 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 ZPW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 112,051 miles

rear exhaust joint flanges corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2025 101,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases entire exhaust system generally corroded at flanges + welds (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Fail 17 Apr 2025 101,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases entire exhaust system generally corroded at flanges + welds (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2023 75,016 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 75,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,351 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,854 miles

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

Rear Rear exhaust joints corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,172 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 64,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,517 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 62,517 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre/rear exhaust flanges corroded and exposing gaskets however not currently leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2018 59,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

centre/rear exhaust flanges corroded and exposing gaskets however not currently leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,483 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 55,483 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,961 miles

Exhaust system generally corroded.

Front pads getting low and discs lipped.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2014 39,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,514 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,005 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,112 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,838 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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MX57 ZPW is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MX57 ZPW, 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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MX57 ZPW is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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