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HJ53 VUU

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,349 mi
Last recorded153,349 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VUU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 153,349 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor pan around front subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 150,791 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 148,295 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUST

FUEL FLAP COVER WILL NOT CLOSE

Pass 13 Feb 2023 146,066 miles

both rear exhaust joints are excessively corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2023 146,066 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear exhaust joints are excessively corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 142,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Tail pipe trim loose advise on exhaust (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 142,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Tail pipe trim loose advise on exhaust (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 139,306 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2019 135,300 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,024 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear joints but no gas leakage.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 125,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 122,115 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,190 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 117,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,440 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 93,309 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,617 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 70,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 61,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,149 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,076 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 41,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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HJ53 VUU is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ53 VUU, 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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HJ53 VUU is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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