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2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,171 mi
Last recorded139,171 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 HOW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 139,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 139,171 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 138,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 137,492 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 136,604 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 136,072 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 135,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 133,378 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 131,025 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 128,631 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 126,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,520 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2012 114,615 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 106,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 106,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,528 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 91,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 74,242 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,982 miles

both rear tyres on limit

nsf tyre on legal limit

unable to see rear brake pads

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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DA52 HOW 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 DA52 HOW, 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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DA52 HOW is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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