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GX03 FME

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,284 mi
Last recorded69,284 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FME
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,284 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 68,096 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 65,465 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2024 65,439 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front and rear subframes and floor need waxoyling or similar

Pass 20 Feb 2023 64,801 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,671 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 62,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,307 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 58,165 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 58,164 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,256 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,431 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 51,907 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,959 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,903 miles

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

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Offsided front tyre slightly perished along the shoulder area

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,834 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,528 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,273 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 23,271 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,985 miles

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

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

both front lower arms ball joint rubbers leaking grease

underbody corrsion

Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,435 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 11,611 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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GX03 FME is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GX03 FME, 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 GX03 FME registered?

GX03 FME is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is GX03 FME safe to buy?

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