CarVerify

Free Car Check

CL03 CRL

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,476 mi
Last recorded135,476 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL03 CRL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 135,476 miles

mil lamp on

Fail 3 Mar 2026 135,450 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

mil lamp on

Pass 28 Apr 2025 132,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Corrosion to front radiator support cross member but is not in an area of structural importance.

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 132,659 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Radiator support cross member has corrosion.

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

Rear suspension components and sub frame have surface corrosion, Rear boot floor has surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Mar 2024 126,903 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

corrosion throughout underside

Fail 23 Feb 2024 126,842 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

corrosion throughout underside

mil and tpms lights illuminated

Pass 8 Feb 2023 122,280 miles

mill lamp on

Pass 2 Mar 2022 119,616 miles

Central Front cross member corroded hold under rad but out side prescribed area

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 117,287 miles

Front Cross member has corrosion but in an area of structural importance.

Offside Front support bracket corroded.

Surface corrosion to the underside of this vehicle.

Pass 13 Apr 2019 112,794 miles

Front cross member has corrosion.

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 112,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front cross member has corrosion.

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 108,101 miles

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

Engine management lamp on.

Front Cross member has corrosion but not in an area of structural importance.

Rear boot floor pans have surface corrosion.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 108,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine management lamp on.

Front Cross member has corrosion but not in an area of structural importance.

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

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

Rear boot floor pans have surface corrosion.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 108,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,004 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer parking brake cables split

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

full exhaust system badly corroaded

n/s front brake draging

Fail 5 Apr 2017 102,004 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer parking brake cables split

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

full exhaust system badly corroaded

n/s front brake draging

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,543 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,517 miles

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

both front tyres on legal limit also badly deterioating on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low especially on inner edges

exhaust system corroded and deterioating badly in places also slight blow from rear exhaust box

n/s o/s rear chasis rusty

o/s wiper blade deterioating

rear exhaust mounting corroded off but exhaust still secure and held in a fixed position

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,009 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)

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

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges!!

parking brake is a little weak on nearside rear. (adjustment needed)

Pass 7 May 2011 41,684 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres are slightly cracked/perishing!!

both front tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges!!

exhaust rear box HEAT SHEILD is loose/rattling!!

Pass 28 May 2010 37,266 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 33,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2009 33,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 28,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,100 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s front & rear tyres cuts in rim savers

Pass 4 May 2006 21,996 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre sidewall cut but not through to plys. † Advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

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
Full Lexus SC430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CL03 CRL is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CL03 CRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CL03 CRL?

You can check the full history of CL03 CRL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CL03 CRL registered?

CL03 CRL is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is CL03 CRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL03 CRL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CL03 CRL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CL03 CRL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.