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A10 KHU

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,060 mi
Last recorded52,060 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 KHU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 52,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 47,687 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 42,107 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 24,881 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,197 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 10,464 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 9,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 9,144 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in edge of tread

Fail 11 Jul 2016 9,086 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

both rear tyres cracking in edge of tread

Pass 10 Jul 2015 8,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 8,506 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 8,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,167 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 8,032 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 7,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 7,801 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,951 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,460 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 52,597 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 52,597 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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A10 KHU is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A10 KHU, 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 A10 KHU registered?

A10 KHU is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for A10 KHU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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