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BS03 JLS

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,376 mi
Last recorded165,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS03 JLS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 165,376 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached Both Rear Bushes Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 161,632 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 161,628 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 157,204 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 152,807 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 147,585 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2020 143,282 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brace coroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 140,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 136,382 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 131,916 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 129,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 129,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 123,660 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 120,779 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,531 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 106,499 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 95,158 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 95,158 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 81,809 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,808 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 43,808 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,268 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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BS03 JLS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BS03 JLS, 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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BS03 JLS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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