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GV03 LDZ

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,945 mi
Last recorded131,945 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 LDZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 131,945 miles

Nearside Outer plastic sills fitted at time of test

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

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

Offside Outer plastic sills fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension to body repaired and welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

plastic trays fitted to both floor pans at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2025 131,886 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 131,109 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 130,433 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 130,433 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 127,622 miles

underbody bolt parts corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 122,473 miles

Nearside Front Wearing low on outer edges of tyre ( Nearside Front)

Offside Front Wearing Low on outer edges of tyre ( Offside Front)

Fail 27 May 2021 122,473 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front dip beam aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wearing low on outer edges of tyre ( Nearside Front)

Offside Front Wearing Low on outer edges of tyre ( Offside Front)

Rear Registration plate insecure Rear Number plate insecure/ lettering blurred (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 118,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint slight grease seepage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm replace immediately (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,824 miles

Floor pan corroded at rear end

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,080 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,276 miles

eml on dash

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2017 103,276 miles

eml on dash

screw in o/s/r tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 97,204 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 97,198 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,840 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 85,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 78,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 77,785 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,437 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 67,806 miles

both rear exhaust tail pipe trims loose and corroded

exhaust heat shield above rear silencer loose and corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,659 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/f seat belt slighty slow to retract

Pass 23 May 2008 37,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,818 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,818 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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GV03 LDZ is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GV03 LDZ, 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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GV03 LDZ is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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