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DU03 VGY

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VGY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 96,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 95,317 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 95,228 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 95,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 94,716 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 94,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 94,391 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 94,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 94,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,254 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 85,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dash light on

Pass 9 Aug 2014 85,341 miles

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

dash light on

Pass 24 May 2013 71,067 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,602 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,845 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,027 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 69,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,502 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)

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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DU03 VGY is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU03 VGY, 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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DU03 VGY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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