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J15 KRH

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,222 mi
Last recorded93,222 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 KRH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 93,222 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 93,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,787 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,531 miles

Both track rod end ball joint dust covers weeping slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2022 77,588 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 73,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 71,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick much lower than nearside rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

tracking check due to tyre wear

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,720 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,780 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,237 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,543 miles

front and rear suspension rusting

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight corrosion to suspension components front and rear, and rear subframe

Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,326 miles

Front and rear suspenion components and lower arms are showing signs of corrosion but not weakend

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,602 miles

front discs worn and rusty

Pass 24 Dec 2009 30,009 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,646 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,143 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,664 miles

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

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

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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J15 KRH is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J15 KRH, 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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J15 KRH is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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