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CN53 ZFU

2003 Lexus SC430

Gold Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,390 mi
Last recorded77,390 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ZFU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 77,390 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,717 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 73,774 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 68,760 miles

steering rack weeping fluid

Fail 22 May 2013 68,760 miles

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

steering rack weeping fluid

Pass 7 May 2013 68,677 miles

some wear nearside front & rear tyre edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,962 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 64,945 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,439 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 7 May 2008 27,619 miles

unable to clearly see rear pads

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,498 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 15 Sep 2006 20,440 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 20,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CN53 ZFU is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Gold with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CN53 ZFU, 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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CN53 ZFU is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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