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J15 RMY

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,984 mi
Last recorded90,984 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 RMY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 90,984 miles

Exhaust corroded

Underbody slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2025 89,509 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

under side covered in paint/underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2024 87,769 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,046 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,195 miles

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,048 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 81,937 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,290 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 80,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 77,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all tyre pressures low

offside head light bracket broken

oil on minimum

nearside front tyre wearing very badly on inner edge(bald)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,568 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.71mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.13mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.71mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.13mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,376 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,347 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,058 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,142 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,721 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 29,978 miles

front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2009 29,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,518 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 19,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 16,016 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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J15 RMY is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J15 RMY, 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 J15 RMY registered?

J15 RMY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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