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GD03 MUB

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,779 mi
Last recorded98,779 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 MUB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 98,779 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 98,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 96,931 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 96,874 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 96,859 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 94,861 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 94,860 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 94,231 miles

park brake light on

Fail 20 Dec 2021 94,230 miles

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

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

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

park brake light on

Fail 23 Nov 2021 94,219 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,693 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,362 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,358 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr exhaust mounting snapped off and exhaust joints in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2016 83,805 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 83,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,041 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,934 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,347 miles

Nearside 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 30 Jun 2011 52,038 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,025 miles

engine check light on

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,912 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,263 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,610 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 MUB is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GD03 MUB, 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 MUB is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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