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E13 HUG

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

186,921 mi
Last recorded186,921 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 HUG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 186,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 168,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 153,741 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 142,670 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 142,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 132,563 miles

EML light on

Fail 10 Nov 2021 132,563 miles

EML light on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 127,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 127,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before o2 sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossbar (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,948 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 122,948 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 118,889 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,762 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 115,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 115,736 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 110,916 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 107,249 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2013 102,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 97,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 97,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,422 miles

front brake pads low

corrosion to rear discs

Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,068 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 68,035 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 68,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,556 miles

Both front tyres 2-3 mm(Legal limit 1.6mm)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 48,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres 2-3 mm(Legal limit 1.6mm)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,039 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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E13 HUG is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 E13 HUG, 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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E13 HUG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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