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FJZ 4350

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,050 mi
Last recorded49,050 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 4350
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,050 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 48,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror damaged,,,,n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge,,,,,n/s/f headlamp damaged

slight engine noise

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,516 miles

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

n/s windscreen cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,736 miles

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

rear exhaust system showing signs of damage

Fail 21 Aug 2010 26,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust system showing signs of damage

Pass 8 May 2007 25,937 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 25,937 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FJZ 4350 is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FJZ 4350, 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 FJZ 4350 registered?

FJZ 4350 is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FJZ 4350 safe to buy?

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