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EJ52 BOU

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,581 mi
Last recorded127,581 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 BOU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 127,581 miles

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

showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Aug 2023 124,680 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Differential)

corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Jul 2022 118,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 115,688 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,372 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,835 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,273 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 98,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,385 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,852 miles

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

Rear Diff has slight leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,091 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 90,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 76,903 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,279 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,286 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 55,535 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 47,821 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 39,596 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,596 miles

Nearside 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)

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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EJ52 BOU is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJ52 BOU, 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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EJ52 BOU is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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