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G3 HGH

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,317 mi
Last recorded97,317 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 HGH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 97,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,087 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,131 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 93,333 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 93,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 93,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 92,628 miles

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Offside Rear Inner REAR AXEL SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 29 Oct 2021 92,583 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Offside Rear Inner REAR AXEL SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,005 miles

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

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,243 miles

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

under-body panels fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,509 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre slight splits on the inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre perished

under-body panels fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,796 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wall slight splits

front tyres slight splits in inner walls

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 86,796 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wall slight splits

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front tyres slight splits in inner walls

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 84,413 miles

Nearside Front inner wall slight splits

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2016 84,413 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front inner wall slight splits

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine man/light on

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 81,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 78,449 miles

n/s rear suspension arm has slight play in a lower bush

Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,634 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,141 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread - nearside very low

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,214 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,896 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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G3 HGH is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G3 HGH, 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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G3 HGH is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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