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GV03 SXL

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,346 mi
Last recorded147,346 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 SXL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 147,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 147,251 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 147,204 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 147,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 147,042 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 146,876 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 146,478 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 146,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated x 2 (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 146,246 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 146,246 miles

Front front brake binding x 2 (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 145,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 144,873 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING AND WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Fail 1 Apr 2016 144,873 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING AND WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Pass 19 Aug 2015 140,145 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 128,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

front n/s and o/s and n/s rear tyres cracks in treads

outer sill covers fitted

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 23 Aug 2013 116,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some play in steering rack rubber mountings

suspension headlamp self leveling sensor mounting braket at n/s/r broken

Fail 19 Aug 2013 116,418 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some play in steering rack rubber mountings

suspension headlamp self leveling sensor mounting braket at n/s/r broken

Pass 15 Aug 2012 104,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movment in near side steering rack mounting bush

movment in off side steering rack mounting pins/bushes

near side rear tyre heavly cracking

side wall damage to near side rear tyre

near side rear tyre very badly worn on very inner edge

off side rear tyre very badly worn on very inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2011 95,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 245/35r19

both rear tyres wearing inner edges ad centre of tread

signs of coolant leak around expansion tank area

wipers poor

Pass 24 Aug 2011 95,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges 245/35r19

both rear tyres wearing inner edges ad centre of tread

signs of coolant leak around expansion tank area

wipers poor

Fail 26 Aug 2010 82,107 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,107 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 63,607 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 63,607 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 52,384 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 4 May 2007 43,804 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 36,476 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 SXL is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc lpg 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 SXL, 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 SXL is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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