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AN53 LEX

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

146,987 mi
Last recorded146,987 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN53 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 146,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 146,586 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 146,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 144,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 144,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 142,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 142,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 141,928 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 138,214 miles

Both front fog lights inop

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2019 138,214 miles

Both front fog lights inop

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 134,634 miles

Both front fog lights inop

Both front tyres worn on inner edge and cracking

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2018 134,631 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both front fog lights inop

Both front tyres worn on inner edge and cracking

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 130,956 miles

Front BOTH fog lights inop

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 130,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. wrong rotation and metal in tread area (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (4.1.D.1a)

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front BOTH fog lights inop

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 127,156 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 124,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 124,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2013 115,998 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 115,998 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Jul 2012 110,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays illuminated.

offside front tyre worn (outer and inner) edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 105,006 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges,possibly tracking required

EML on

Fail 12 Jul 2011 105,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges,possibly tracking required

EML on

Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,008 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,443 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,734 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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AN53 LEX is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 AN53 LEX, 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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AN53 LEX is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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