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S26 HTY

2007 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,074 mi
Last recorded71,074 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 HTY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 71,074 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 67,042 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023 62,331 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 61,695 miles

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 61,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,525 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,307 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 57,304 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 55,563 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,530 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,155 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 48,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,821 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 47,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,626 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,857 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 42,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,503 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 53,498 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,613 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,410 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,551 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 13,551 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S26 HTY is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S26 HTY, 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 S26 HTY registered?

S26 HTY is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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