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FN03 TAV

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,926 mi
Last recorded133,926 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 TAV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 133,926 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 133,909 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 133,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 124,723 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 117,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,023 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,565 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,671 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,973 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,179 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 63,179 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,168 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,669 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 50,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,737 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,302 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,433 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,221 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,661 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 22,632 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)

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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FN03 TAV is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FN03 TAV, 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 FN03 TAV registered?

FN03 TAV is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is FN03 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN03 TAV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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