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FIL 5048

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

100,596 mi
Last recorded100,596 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 5048
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 100,596 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 100,593 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 100,589 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel.

Fail 25 Nov 2025 100,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 100,255 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,862 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 98,177 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 97,359 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,604 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 96,205 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 96,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower support bar corroded

boot floor corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 91,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,742 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 87,742 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,958 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded front too rear

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,412 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner part of tread

splits to inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,636 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,184 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,631 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,311 miles

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

engine management light is on

nearside rear headlamp levelling motor broken

offside rear outer exhaust chrome tail pipe piece missing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,150 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,205 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,214 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,198 miles

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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FIL 5048 is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FIL 5048, 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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FIL 5048 is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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