2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Lexus SC430 MOT pass rate and common faults

164 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

151Well above average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low1.8%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.2%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.2%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics9.8%
  2. Brakes4.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  4. Suspension3.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  6. Number plates & VIN1.8%
  7. Tyres1.8%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: too low. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Lexus SC430?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2007 Lexus SC430 cars passed their MOT first time, across 164 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Lexus SC430?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Lexus SC430 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 151, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).