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C4 TPG

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,039 mi
Last recorded137,039 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 TPG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 137,039 miles

General under vehicle corroded including exhaust pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2023 136,336 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 136,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,339 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 133,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to wear marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 133,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to wear marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 130,943 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 130,942 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 130,872 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 130,426 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged 245/40/18

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 129,517 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge 2mm 245/40/18

centre and rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 128,964 miles

both front tyres bald inner edges recommend soon replaced 245/40/18

brake fluid low

centre exhaust bracket broken but held by another

exhaust system very corroded

tpms light on

Fail 13 Oct 2016 128,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres bald inner edges recommend soon replaced 245/40/18

brake fluid low

centre exhaust bracket broken but held by another

exhaust system very corroded

tpms light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 128,491 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge 245/40/18

centre and rear exhaust joins very corroded offside tail pipe trim missing

Pass 8 Oct 2014 127,981 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge (245/40/18)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 127,981 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge (245/40/18)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 127,168 miles

exhaust system very corroded

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge starting to blister has a cut in side wall recommend soon replaced (245/40/18)

offside exhaust tailpipe trim missing

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 123,771 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges & N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall just within limits at time of test (245/40x18).

Center to rear exhaust unions corroded.

Fine chips in windscreen.

O/S/R exhaust tail pipe trim slightly insicure.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 113,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to wear bands (3mm)245/40/18

Pass 18 Oct 2011 113,579 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to wear bands (3mm)245/40/18

Pass 17 Sep 2010 99,452 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 93,139 miles

Boot lid struts weak.

Chips in windscreen.

Front brake pads not able to be asessed

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge (245/40x18).

N/S/R suspension leveling unit mounting braket corroded & broken - Tempory repair made for M.O.T.

Rear exhaust boxes linking plate broken & flexing.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,604 miles

N/S/R suspension component broken in mounting - Removed & repaired for M.O.T.

N/S/R tyre worn to absolute legal limit (245/40x18).

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,467 miles

Both headlight alinement 'jittery'- Suspect possible fault with electric adjusters/power surges.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,390 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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C4 TPG is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C4 TPG, 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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C4 TPG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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