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GP53 WCE

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,527 mi
Last recorded85,527 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 WCE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 85,527 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 81,745 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 81,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 76,927 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 76,925 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 69,906 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 69,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 68,285 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,118 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,147 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 59,855 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,352 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,255 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre nearly bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,159 miles

rear brake pads appear to be worn thin

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,043 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,610 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 37,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,967 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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GP53 WCE is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GP53 WCE, 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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GP53 WCE is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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