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C9 AWP

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,896 mi
Last recorded81,896 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 AWP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under sealant applied to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2025 77,793 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 77,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 74,946 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 74,946 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2023 70,398 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,895 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,697 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,930 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,864 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 64,973 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,537 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,656 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,333 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 52,333 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,685 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 49,683 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,378 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,889 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,700 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 30,632 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 7 May 2008 25,980 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 21,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2006 15,492 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)

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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C9 AWP is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C9 AWP, 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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C9 AWP is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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