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FP52 LVG

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

112,986 mi
Last recorded112,986 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 LVG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,986 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 110,340 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,073 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 107,072 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 103,882 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,377 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 95,433 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 92,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 88,033 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,495 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,928 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,475 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,045 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,504 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,651 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,007 miles

All 4 alloys have slight distortion on rims.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,254 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge(STRONGLY ADVISE)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,844 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,404 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 15,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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FP52 LVG is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FP52 LVG, 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 FP52 LVG registered?

FP52 LVG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is FP52 LVG safe to buy?

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