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BF03 DJY

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,786 mi
Last recorded132,786 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DJY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 132,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 132,784 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 130,111 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 130,109 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 129,208 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 127,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 125,393 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2021 125,393 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 124,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 121,223 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 116,270 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 111,605 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,937 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper broken near locking pin but still secure

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

Offside Rear handbrake shoes noisy in operation

Fail 27 Aug 2015 95,681 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 handbrake shoes noisy in operation

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,442 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

o/s/r h/brake shoes noisey in operation

Fail 27 Aug 2014 89,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level slightly low

o/s/r h/brake shoes noisey in operation

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,332 miles

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

cracks to n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 84,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,332 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 79,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,653 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,355 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,221 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,587 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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BF03 DJY is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF03 DJY, 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 BF03 DJY registered?

BF03 DJY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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