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AK03 AWK

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,513 mi
Last recorded107,513 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AWK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 107,513 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 106,734 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 105,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 104,596 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 104,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 103,675 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 101,216 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 99,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 98,266 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 98,239 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,003 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires ajustment (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,309 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,203 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,785 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,755 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,741 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,899 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 34,907 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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AK03 AWK is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AK03 AWK, 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 AK03 AWK registered?

AK03 AWK is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AK03 AWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 AWK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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