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GP03 YWE

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,548 mi
Last recorded49,548 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 YWE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 49,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 46,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 45,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2016 38,919 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light flashing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,089 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,029 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 31,023 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 25,586 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,872 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 21,872 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,622 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 16,587 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,491 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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GP03 YWE is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GP03 YWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP03 YWE registered?

GP03 YWE is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is GP03 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 YWE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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