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E9 TLY

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,528 mi
Last recorded135,528 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 TLY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 135,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive nose bearing prop shaft diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2025 130,242 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 130,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tpms low pressure warning on

Pass 19 Oct 2023 128,939 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rear-most rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 19 Oct 2023 128,939 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rear-most rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 24 Jul 2023 128,827 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml on

tpms light on

Pass 1 Aug 2022 126,898 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension mountings various places

Tyre pressure Warning on

Fail 1 Aug 2022 126,898 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension mountings various places

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

Tyre pressure Warning on

Pass 27 Feb 2020 125,795 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit & worn smooth on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

rear underside of vehicle slightly corroded

slight lateral movement at rear wheels, unable to see where from

Fail 24 Feb 2020 125,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

rear underside of vehicle slightly corroded

slight lateral movement at rear wheels, unable to see where from

tyre worn close to legal limit & worn smooth on inner edge. may be illegal at re-test

Pass 13 Mar 2019 124,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

tyre warning light on (yellow)

wipers leaves smears on screen

Pass 13 Mar 2018 122,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-40-18 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Mar 2017 120,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to front pipes (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 120,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to front pipes (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 118,697 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 118,684 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure reset warning illuminated on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2015 115,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 94,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,199 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,753 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 58,641 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,091 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,551 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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E9 TLY is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E9 TLY, 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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E9 TLY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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