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A5 VBH

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,418 mi
Last recorded95,418 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VBH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 95,418 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 95,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 95,155 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,642 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases branch (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear exhaust flanges corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,315 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has slight damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 91,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,056 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,488 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 87,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,069 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,932 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,931 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,854 miles

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 23 Sep 2013 69,498 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,847 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 61,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 5 May 2011 56,549 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,929 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 48,876 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,093 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,439 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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A5 VBH is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A5 VBH, 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 A5 VBH registered?

A5 VBH is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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