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FL02 ERS

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,934 mi
Last recorded161,934 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 ERS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 161,934 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 161,933 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 159,820 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive SLIGHT PAS LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 159,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ALSO VSC LIGHT ON (1.6 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive SLIGHT PAS LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OPAQUE (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 157,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 156,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of car corroding including suspension

Fail 6 Oct 2020 156,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of car corroding including suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2019 154,846 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 153,603 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 153,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 145,643 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2.5mm

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

headlight level warning light on dash but headlamp aim all ok

Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,735 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 133,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,138 miles

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

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

n/s front ride height leveler bracket insecure and damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2014 122,138 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s front ride height leveler bracket insecure and damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2013 110,545 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 79,060 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 67,680 miles

approx 30% left on front pads

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,918 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 42,079 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,079 miles

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

Slight damage to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,740 miles

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

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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FL02 ERS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL02 ERS, 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 FL02 ERS registered?

FL02 ERS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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