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978 XKO

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,046 mi
Last recorded126,046 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration978 XKO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 126,046 miles

slight seepage from front exhaust section ( temp sealed)

Pass 19 Apr 2025 123,389 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 122,493 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 121,164 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 120,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 119,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 116,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 113,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 110,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 109,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 108,779 miles

EML - VSC - Warning lights on

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 107,713 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 105,947 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 105,947 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 10 May 2013 96,236 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 79,447 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 79,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 May 2011 71,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 71,857 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 62,486 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2010 62,486 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,177 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 30,356 miles

both rear tyres wearing / worn on inner edges

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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978 XKO is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 978 XKO, 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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978 XKO is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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