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G4 ESS

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,747 mi
Last recorded59,747 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 ESS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,747 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all the way around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all the way around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 58,856 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 57,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,338 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 43,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 37,979 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre rubber perished

Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,791 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and deep cuts no ply cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,712 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,932 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,971 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,734 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,136 miles

n/s rear tyre tread very near legal limit

o/s rear tyre tread near legal limit

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,882 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,843 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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G4 ESS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G4 ESS, 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 G4 ESS registered?

G4 ESS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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