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DU53 LLX

2003 Lexus SC430

Maroon Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

196,042 mi
Last recorded196,042 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 LLX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 196,042 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 188,606 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 188,606 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch under covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch under cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 183,342 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 178,670 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 178,670 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 173,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 169,913 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 169,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 167,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 162,771 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 153,692 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 149,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 144,296 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Feb 2015 138,334 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 125,603 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 115,113 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,127 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front discs worn slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,988 miles

front brake discs worn slightly ns os

Fail 26 Jan 2011 85,988 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn slightly ns os

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 65,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,502 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,197 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 5,060 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,035 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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DU53 LLX is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Maroon 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 DU53 LLX, 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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DU53 LLX is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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