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EJ52 BPU

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,064 mi
Last recorded100,064 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 BPU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 100,064 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 100,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 99,380 miles

Battery loose in carrier

Corrosion to rear suspension components to also include subframe mounting points

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates very corroded and deteriated

Offside and nearside rear exhaust flanges very corroded and very deteriated

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

Tpms light on

Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear numberplate de laminating

battery loose

eml light on

offside and nearside rear brake backplates corroded and poor condition

offside and nearside to include centre flanges exhaust inpoor condition and very corroded

tpms light on

Fail 3 Nov 2022 99,379 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear numberplate de laminating

battery loose

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear brake backplates corroded and poor condition

offside and nearside to include centre flanges exhaust inpoor condition and very corroded

tpms light on

Pass 18 Jun 2021 99,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 98,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section on joint also front section exhaust deteriating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear back box to inc both tail pipe sections deteriated and corroded

handbrake close to reserve travel

offside and nearside rear exhaust flanges deteriated and very corroded

tpms tyre pressure light on

Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

VSC light on

Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,020 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 95,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 93,428 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 93,427 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 85,163 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 85,162 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 77,847 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 77,847 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 71,238 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 71,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,623 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 48,643 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,275 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,801 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,184 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 13,688 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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EJ52 BPU is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EJ52 BPU, 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 BPU is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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