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23 RON

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,743 mi
Last recorded12,743 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 RON
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 12,743 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 12,480 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 12,453 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 11,984 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 11,939 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,879 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,870 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 10,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,686 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 9,745 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 9,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,696 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 8,536 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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23 RON is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 67,659 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 23 RON, 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 23 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 23 RON registered?

23 RON is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is 23 RON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 RON shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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