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Y121 ALM

2007 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,264 mi
Last recorded102,264 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 ALM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 102,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on inner edge/shoulder & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on inner edge/shoulder & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2025 102,263 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on inner edge/shoulder & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on inner edge/shoulder & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 101,711 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,635 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 101,316 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 100,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,671 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 98,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,705 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,245 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre slight cut inner wall

under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 70,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack has slight oil residue

Pass 14 May 2014 55,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect off side rear shock absorber weak

Pass 15 May 2013 45,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 35,564 miles

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

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)

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 18 May 2011 30,321 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 30,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 24,973 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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Y121 ALM is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y121 ALM, 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 Y121 ALM registered?

Y121 ALM is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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