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WF09 MEU

2009 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,534 mi
Last recorded83,534 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus SC43036,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 MEU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 83,534 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,011 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 83,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 81,802 miles

Front front tyres scrubbing on inner egdes

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,693 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn[nearside and offside] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,663 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,459 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,649 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 70,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 65,476 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 65,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,576 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 64,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,983 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,324 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 43,702 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,553 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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WF09 MEU is a 2009 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 36,349 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 WF09 MEU, 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 17 years old, this Lexus SC430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF09 MEU registered?

WF09 MEU is a 2009 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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