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GW03 FRL

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,893 mi
Last recorded83,893 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW03 FRL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall not showing canvass at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f fog light inop

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,798 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 75,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 70,954 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

o/s/f fog light inop

tyre pressure light on dashboard

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,704 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 63,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,381 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a piece metal in tread

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 61,381 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a piece metal in tread

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,703 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner treads

Fail 22 Mar 2017 57,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer walls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are worn on inner treads

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,044 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 52,044 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 52,024 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outter wall slight damage

tyre pressure light on dash borde

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,589 miles

engine cover fitted

front number plate has a crack in it

n/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

n/s/f wheel arch damaged

tested in wet conditions

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2013 41,589 miles

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

engine cover fitted

front number plate has a crack in it

n/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

n/s/f wheel arch damaged

tested in wet conditions

tyre pressure monitor light is on

undertrays fitted

vsc light on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,830 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges,and sidewalls cut -'JUST' legal

front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2012 38,830 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges,and sidewalls cut -'JUST' legal

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,487 miles

Crack In Front Number Plate

Both Front Tyres Wearing Thin On Inside Edges

N/s/f Tyre Cut In Sidewall Rim Protector

N/s/r Tyre VERY Close To Legal Limit

O/s/r Tyre Starting To Perrish In Tread

Sills Covered

Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,024 miles

wipers split

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,036 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,217 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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GW03 FRL is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GW03 FRL, 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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GW03 FRL is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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