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GV03 SUH

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,069 mi
Last recorded94,069 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 SUH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 94,069 miles

All Tyres Low On Tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 94,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All Tyres Low On Tread

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,860 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,513 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 79,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 74,864 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 67,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,630 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,076 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,593 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,358 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

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 SUH is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SUH, 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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What year was GV03 SUH registered?

GV03 SUH is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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