MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,868 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills / chassis legs slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills / chassis legs slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive dampness on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive dampness on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
General under body corrosion but not considered excessive
Emissions not tested Engine appears to have a misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
General under body corrosion but not considered excessive
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak diff ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak diff ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 EFM is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A3 EFM, 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 A3 EFM registered?
A3 EFM is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 May 2003.
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