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J111 TYL

2003 Lexus SC430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

52,183 mi
Last recorded52,183 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 TYL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 52,183 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 50,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 48,779 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 36,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,510 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,215 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,135 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,509 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 21,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2013 17,276 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,091 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 16,932 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,638 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,484 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 16,263 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,265 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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J111 TYL is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J111 TYL, 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 J111 TYL registered?

J111 TYL is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is J111 TYL safe to buy?

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