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GL03 NKH

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,235 mi
Last recorded69,235 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 NKH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,235 miles

Front Suspension Components have Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main Upper Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Forward Tie Rod Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main Upper Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Forward Tie Rod Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edge Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Underside has General Corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 68,532 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn on Inner Treads

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill has Light Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering Rack Bushes are Slightly Worn

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Underside has Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,686 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,599 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 66,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,824 miles

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

Vehicle underside very rusty but not affecting the vehicles structural integrity

Fail 8 Oct 2019 62,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake has very little effort

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning (Vehicle first used before 1 January 2012)

Vehicle underside very rusty but not affecting the vehicles structural integrity

unable to inspect nearside & offside rear wheel bearings due to binding rear brakes

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,184 miles

Front tyres are wearing unevenly on their inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,908 miles

Front tyres are wearing unevenly

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 23 Sep 2015 49,371 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,612 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,855 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,198 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 35,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,665 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,413 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,183 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,532 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,686 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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GL03 NKH is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GL03 NKH, 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 GL03 NKH registered?

GL03 NKH is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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