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GU53 DBV

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,528 mi
Last recorded127,528 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 DBV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 127,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Various leaks on the system (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device faulty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 124,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,487 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 123,405 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 122,608 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,293 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

backbox has corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2020 122,293 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

backbox has corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2020 122,277 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 122,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 122,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tpms light illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,427 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 116,427 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,815 miles

EM Light on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 May 2016 108,024 miles

EM Light on

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

tyre monitoring light on

Fail 16 May 2016 108,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EM Light on

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 8 May 2015 104,364 miles

EM Light on

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)

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,691 miles

E M light on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight leak from rack

Fail 29 Apr 2014 97,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

E M light on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight leak from rack

Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,222 miles

EML ON

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

TYRE INFLATION LIGHT ON

Pass 5 May 2011 81,627 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust tips corroded / deterioated

Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,006 miles

boot lid not staying up struts very weak

Pass 29 May 2008 55,548 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)

Fail 29 May 2008 55,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 15 May 2007 45,170 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,241 miles

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

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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GU53 DBV is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GU53 DBV, 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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GU53 DBV is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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