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GF03 EPN

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,496 mi
Last recorded105,496 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 EPN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 105,496 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 105,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 105,231 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 104,204 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,631 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,339 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 102,319 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,956 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,684 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,010 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 92,010 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,485 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,701 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 2 Feb 2011 67,108 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 43,557 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,201 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,352 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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GF03 EPN is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GF03 EPN, 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 GF03 EPN registered?

GF03 EPN is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is GF03 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 EPN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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