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B8 CYL

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,293 mi
Last recorded49,293 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CYL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 49,293 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,996 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 48,617 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 47,809 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 45,919 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,253 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,615 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,540 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside registration plate lamp partly obscured by blue paint.

Pass 27 May 2009 33,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 May 2006 18,007 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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B8 CYL is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B8 CYL, 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 B8 CYL registered?

B8 CYL is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is B8 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 CYL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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