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4 CTA

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,265 mi
Last recorded67,265 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 CTA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 67,265 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2024 66,282 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 65,466 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,879 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,328 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 62,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,958 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 60,312 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,036 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,856 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 51,856 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,461 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,566 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 38,380 miles

Front bumper insecure

front and rear back brake plates damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,191 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,130 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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4 CTA is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 4 CTA, 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 4 CTA registered?

4 CTA is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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