MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
backbox has corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
backbox has corrosion
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tpms light illuminated
Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
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))
EM Light on
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
EM Light on
n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged
tyre monitoring light on
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
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
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
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
EML ON
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
TYRE INFLATION LIGHT ON
front brake discs worn
front brake pads worn
rear exhaust heat shield loose
rear exhaust tips corroded / deterioated
boot lid not staying up struts very weak
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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