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J2 UCV

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,531 mi
Last recorded98,531 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 UCV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 98,531 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 94,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 91,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 88,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,902 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 3 Sep 2021 82,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,032 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 78,029 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,555 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,120 miles

Central Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 74,120 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,795 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,829 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,476 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 72,476 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,214 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,046 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,104 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,919 miles

damage near side mirror case

near side rear tyre edge wearing

off side rear outer brake pad looks low and brake fluid low

Pass 13 May 2006 35,775 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 35,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

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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J2 UCV is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J2 UCV, 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 J2 UCV registered?

J2 UCV is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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