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36 TL

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,792 mi
Last recorded66,792 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration36 TL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 66,792 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,712 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 66,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,398 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,236 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 65,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,318 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded at joint

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine & under trays

Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,827 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,268 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,182 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,020 miles

o/s/r exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,036 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,365 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,658 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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36 TL is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 36 TL, 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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36 TL is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is 36 TL safe to buy?

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