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DK03 UFU

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

141,992 mi
Last recorded141,992 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 UFU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 141,992 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 139,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 135,558 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 135,557 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 131,160 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 129,497 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 126,750 miles

front suspension arms lower rear bush starting to split

tyre pressure warning indicating a fault

Fail 22 Feb 2021 126,750 miles

Body component insecure headlamp level sensor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine/transmission oil weeping

front suspension arms lower rear bush starting to split

tyre pressure warning indicating a fault

Pass 25 Feb 2020 125,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 123,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,865 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,158 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 112,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 25 Feb 2015 107,188 miles

advise osf tyre worn on inside edge no cord at time of test

Fail 24 Feb 2015 107,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise osf tyre worn on inside edge no cord at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,316 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,817 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 81,397 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,760 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,468 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,332 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 57,332 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,637 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 18 Jan 2007 40,254 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 32,055 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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DK03 UFU is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DK03 UFU, 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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DK03 UFU is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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