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38 PWL

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

129,498 mi
Last recorded129,498 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 PWL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 129,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 121,310 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 111,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 111,770 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 100,368 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,327 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 83,094 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 80,769 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 79,119 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 76,844 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 69,543 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 63,161 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,317 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 May 2011 53,909 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2010 51,178 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 45,711 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,094 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,861 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,216 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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38 PWL is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red 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 38 PWL, 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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38 PWL is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is 38 PWL safe to buy?

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