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AY03 ZWG

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,892 mi
Last recorded98,892 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZWG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,892 miles

Engine management light on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 98,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,799 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

eml on

Fail 10 Oct 2014 92,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

eml on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 87,157 miles

nail in offside front tyre inside edge

tyre pressure monitor lamp illumunated indicating a fault

Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,803 miles

engine managment light on tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,132 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,590 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,676 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,435 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,761 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)

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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AY03 ZWG is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY03 ZWG, 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 AY03 ZWG registered?

AY03 ZWG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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