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A3 EFM

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,868 mi
Last recorded70,868 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EFM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 70,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 68,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,779 miles

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))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 65,777 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 62,020 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 62,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 60,929 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 60,924 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,396 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 59,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 58,553 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 58,552 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,738 miles

General under body corrosion but not considered excessive

Fail 10 Apr 2019 57,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,715 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,357 miles

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 ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 56,357 miles

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 ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,595 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 29,866 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 26,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,835 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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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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A3 EFM is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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