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LJ57 ZKL

2007 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,927 mi
Last recorded81,927 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 ZKL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 81,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 79,507 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 76,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 74,052 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear most silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear most silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,823 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 59,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from silencer and flanges corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,453 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,257 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 34,257 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,666 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,014 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,156 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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LJ57 ZKL is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ57 ZKL, 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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LJ57 ZKL is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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