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X17 RYE

2009 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,875 mi
Last recorded67,875 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus SC43036,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 RYE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 67,875 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 63,583 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 63,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 61,716 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 60,513 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 60,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,145 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,896 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,280 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 51,379 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,626 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 45,626 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,086 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 36,086 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 27,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,897 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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X17 RYE is a 2009 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X17 RYE, 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.

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What year was X17 RYE registered?

X17 RYE is a 2009 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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