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G13 YLS

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,344 mi
Last recorded113,344 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 YLS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 113,344 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 113,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 107,220 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 107,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,741 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,732 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 101,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,778 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,508 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,130 miles

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Oct 2019 94,130 miles

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower ball joints weeping grease

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,012 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Central Rear Lower Exhaust system joints heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,202 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,514 miles

EML on.

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

TPMS light on.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,161 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,361 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,189 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,098 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,551 miles

offside front tyre inner edge becoming worn. nearside front tyre outer edge becoming worn.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,064 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,845 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,362 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,436 miles

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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G13 YLS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G13 YLS, 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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G13 YLS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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