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SJ57 YML

2007 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,546 mi
Last recorded60,546 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 YML
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 60,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

tpms warning light on

Fail 2 Dec 2025 60,536 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

tpms warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2024 60,438 miles

tps warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2023 57,988 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 57,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPS light on

Pass 25 Oct 2022 56,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering wheel has slight movement up & down

Fail 4 Oct 2022 56,877 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall has a lump, sidewall also splitting/cracking next to lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tear/cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn end (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet wont stay up (hydraulic bonnet stays unable to hold bonnet up)

steering wheel has slight movement up & down

Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,812 miles

Underside Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,500 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 52,497 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 49,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 45,404 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 40,951 miles

Registration plate bulbs dim

Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,964 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,074 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,117 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,467 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 12,089 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 9,132 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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SJ57 YML is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ57 YML, 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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SJ57 YML is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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