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N9 AUS

2009 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,456 mi
Last recorded88,456 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus SC43036,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 AUS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,456 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,778 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 86,712 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 84,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,252 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering rack has slight leak

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 79,252 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering rack has slight leak

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,959 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose Chrome silencer trim is slightly loose but unlikely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 74,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose Chrome silencer trim is slightly loose but unlikely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,286 miles

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

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 May 2019 66,059 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 66,059 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 61,069 miles

engine and under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 May 2017 56,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit attention advised (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion middle to rear exhaust joints

cut in side wall nearside front no cords

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2016 50,557 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Fail 18 May 2016 50,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Pass 12 May 2015 44,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 37,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,508 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 30,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid is getting low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside tyres are getting low on tread

suspect rear brake pads are low

Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,898 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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N9 AUS is a 2009 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 36,349 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 N9 AUS, 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 17 years old, this Lexus SC430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N9 AUS is a 2009 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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