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BY51 TES

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,942 mi
Last recorded103,942 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY51 TES
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,942 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 103,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2024 102,312 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 102,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 98,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,287 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 95,287 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,427 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,687 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,379 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 87,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,314 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,510 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,055 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,059 miles

Front wipers are slightly split.

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,914 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,474 miles

1.N/S/F tyre has a cut on outer wall.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,327 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 46,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,971 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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BY51 TES is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BY51 TES, 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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BY51 TES is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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