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OO56 ART

2007 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,628 mi
Last recorded73,628 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO56 ART
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 73,628 miles

All exhaust system rusty around mounting joints

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 73,607 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 73,607 miles

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

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 16 May 2023 72,517 miles

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

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

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

rusty underside due to age

Fail 15 May 2023 72,515 miles

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

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

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

rusty underside due to age

Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2021 71,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 69,276 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 69,276 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 65,762 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,011 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. fitted: 225/40zr18 requires: 245/40zr18 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,837 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 58,837 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,849 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,361 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 47,599 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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OO56 ART is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OO56 ART, 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 OO56 ART registered?

OO56 ART is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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