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GD03 EBC

2003 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,372 mi
Last recorded96,372 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 EBC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 96,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively possibly a sticking cable ? (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 May 2024 96,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively possibly a sticking cable ? (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,684 miles

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

Rear heat shield rattles

Pass 12 May 2021 95,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,729 miles

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

Only one offside washer jet working.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 94,729 miles

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

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

Only one offside washer jet working.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,177 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 89,463 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 25 Aug 2015 86,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,222 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 82,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,722 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,093 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 74,093 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,770 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 70,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,165 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,247 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,983 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,050 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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GD03 EBC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GD03 EBC, 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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GD03 EBC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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