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GL52 UEO

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,208 mi
Last recorded126,208 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 UEO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 126,208 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 124,464 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 123,041 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 123,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 121,833 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,388 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 117,806 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 117,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 114,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 111,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 110,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 108,633 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 107,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 106,882 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has radial cracks in tread.

O/S/F tyre has nail in tread, also radial cracks in tread.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 103,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 95,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,294 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 84,294 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,208 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,284 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 54,049 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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GL52 UEO is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GL52 UEO, 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 GL52 UEO registered?

GL52 UEO is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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