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ET03 OGC

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,727 mi
Last recorded100,727 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 OGC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,727 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 97,450 miles

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

brake backing plate starting to rust

Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,637 miles

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

Exhaust system badly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills and rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,079 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2020 94,079 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2018 92,048 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,514 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,103 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,062 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,219 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,449 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,128 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 37,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,629 miles

advisory n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

advisory small chips on windscreen

Pass 17 May 2007 32,606 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,372 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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ET03 OGC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ET03 OGC, 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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What year was ET03 OGC registered?

ET03 OGC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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