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J60 SVW

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,431 mi
Last recorded33,431 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 SVW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 33,431 miles

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tpms on

Pass 22 May 2024 33,366 miles

tpms on

Pass 16 May 2023 33,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 33,012 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 33,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 32,666 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 32,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,424 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,040 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 30,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,692 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,618 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 29,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,091 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,159 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,263 miles

Nearside Rear 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 May 2008 15,937 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,835 miles

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

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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J60 SVW 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 J60 SVW, 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 J60 SVW registered?

J60 SVW is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is J60 SVW safe to buy?

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