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RJ07 MBO

2007 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,398 mi
Last recorded97,398 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 MBO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,398 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 97,398 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 95,484 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 93,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,108 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,561 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 88,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,844 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 84,604 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,081 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 82,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

f/o/s tyre bald on inner edge

r/n/s tyre wearing low3mm

Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

f/o/s tyre bald on inner edge

r/n/s tyre wearing low3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2013 66,462 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 66,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 61,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,768 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,456 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 38,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

strong advise both rear tyres are on legal limit of 1,6 mm

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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RJ07 MBO is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RJ07 MBO, 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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RJ07 MBO is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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