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HG52 UUT

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,295 mi
Last recorded69,295 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 UUT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,295 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 68,523 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,337 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight cut to outer sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,045 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 67,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tps light on

Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,074 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,627 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear brake pad s worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,089 miles

EML & VSC lights are on, vsc only after being driven

exhaust is very rusty

front number plate is damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,182 miles

boot struts are faulty

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s tyre badly curbed

front discs worn

front exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 3 Aug 2013 53,350 miles

both rear tyres perished but do not have ply/cords exposed

both reat tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 48,806 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre perished and worn on edges

front discs worn

wet test

Pass 11 Dec 2010 41,314 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,332 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 31,523 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 21,113 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 15,298 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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HG52 UUT is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HG52 UUT, 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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HG52 UUT is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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