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GJ03 LXT

2003 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

71,384 mi
Last recorded71,384 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 LXT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 71,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 69,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 68,407 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,757 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 65,201 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 65,200 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,525 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,850 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 60,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,697 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,229 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,477 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,090 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,038 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,634 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 35,605 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,292 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,480 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,804 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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GJ03 LXT is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 GJ03 LXT, 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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GJ03 LXT is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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