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E2 HEK

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,292 mi
Last recorded134,292 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 HEK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 134,292 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 132,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 129,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 125,292 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 125,292 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 119,498 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,774 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 106,766 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 103,544 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,709 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,974 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 91,467 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,712 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,577 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,367 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,792 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,761 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,436 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,804 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,208 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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E2 HEK is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E2 HEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E2 HEK registered?

E2 HEK is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is E2 HEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 HEK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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