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DA03 HTE

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,040 mi
Last recorded96,040 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HTE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,040 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 91,364 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 91,364 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,181 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,738 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,719 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 84,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 84,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 84,573 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,475 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 77,430 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 77,430 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,644 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 65,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,718 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,992 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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DA03 HTE is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA03 HTE, 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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What year was DA03 HTE registered?

DA03 HTE is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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