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GV03 ZRY

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,453 mi
Last recorded71,453 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 71,453 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2026 71,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2025 70,321 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake backplate corroded

Underside of car and various component's corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2024 69,298 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 68,472 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 67,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,320 miles

Central Rear number plate damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2021 67,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 66,332 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 63,702 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 63,482 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,979 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some test areas.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak of exhaust gas at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer flanges heavily corroded but still secure and not leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,471 miles

Exhaust system corroded but no holed/blowing.

Under trays fitted not allowing some inspection.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,171 miles

engine and under guards fitted

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,026 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,160 miles

Centre and rear sections of exhaust poor condition around joint flanges

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,779 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,672 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,592 miles

both front tyres worn close and splitting and cracking not showing cordes

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,499 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,812 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,834 miles

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

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 ZRY is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZRY, 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 ZRY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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