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43 RA

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,408 mi
Last recorded49,408 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 RA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 49,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 49,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2024 48,933 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 48,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus o/side on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 48,628 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus o/side on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,342 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,886 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,323 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 35,239 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 32,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front +rear tyres outter sidewalls damage

o/s/f spot lamp n/w

Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,592 miles

all tyres have cuts on outer walls .

front tyres worn on inner edges .

rear tyres getting low .

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,506 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,774 miles

small cut in outer wall on nearside and offside front tyres .

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,313 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,886 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,221 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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43 RA is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver 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 43 RA, 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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43 RA is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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