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CE03 EVC

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,003 mi
Last recorded117,003 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 EVC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside + offside front stabilizer arms corroded detached

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPM Light is on

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 54,599 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front + rear suspension arms

DEEP cracks in nearside + offside front tyres

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Heavy corrosion to front brake disc's

Nearside + offside front stabilizer bars corroded away

Nearside + offside reversing light mountings corroded away

Rear subframe corroded

TPM Light is on

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 53,352 miles

Subframe to body bars corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,765 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Fail 8 Mar 2017 50,765 miles

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

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Slight play in nearside inner steering arm.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,139 miles

N,S,F TYRE INSIDE EDGE UNEVENLY WORN

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,424 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,877 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,473 miles

O,S,F TYRE VERY SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE AND CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,049 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,879 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,444 miles

MAY REQUIRE NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS NEXT 6,000MLS.

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

Offside Rear 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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CE03 EVC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CE03 EVC, 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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CE03 EVC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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