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E13 WJC

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,646 mi
Last recorded77,646 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 WJC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 77,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 74,019 miles

under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle suspenion components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,861 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear hubs and all suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 70,861 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear hubs and all suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,817 miles

All suspension components corroded

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 70,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 70,480 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 70,480 miles

Headlamp aim too low front & rear levelling adjusters stiff (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2013 58,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 58,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,137 miles

exhaust and boot floor corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,427 miles

n/s/f an d n/s/r tyre walls cut

Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,717 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,357 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 32,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,688 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 WJC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJC, 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 WJC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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