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J500 LEX

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,437 mi
Last recorded49,437 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 49,437 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 49,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 49,387 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,868 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,875 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,773 miles

centre to rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 46,751 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre to rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,380 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,643 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,800 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,511 miles

air leaking slightly from o/s/f tyre valve

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,091 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,873 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 33,630 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,522 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,839 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 16,822 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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J500 LEX is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J500 LEX, 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 J500 LEX registered?

J500 LEX is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is J500 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 LEX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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