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DAY 453

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

38,407 mi
Last recorded38,407 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAY 453
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 38,407 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 37,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 35,893 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 35,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 31,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 31,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,164 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 29,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 27,523 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 27,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 23,870 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 23,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,978 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

tyre monitor indicator indicates a fault

Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,034 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 19,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,334 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 17,234 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,562 miles

O/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,047 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,331 miles

nail in tyre

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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DAY 453 is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 DAY 453, 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 DAY 453 registered?

DAY 453 is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is DAY 453 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAY 453 shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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