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SSU 437

2007 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,428 mi
Last recorded154,428 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 437
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 154,428 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 149,617 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 141,870 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 136,348 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 136,348 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 131,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 125,587 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 125,287 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 120,953 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 120,953 miles

Offside Rear 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 13 Mar 2019 115,227 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,630 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,585 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 73,165 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,165 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,135 miles

Both front tyres worn more on very inner edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,819 miles

Rear tyres wearing at edges.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,077 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 27,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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SSU 437 is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SSU 437, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SSU 437?

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What year was SSU 437 registered?

SSU 437 is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is SSU 437 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSU 437 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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