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JM 5851

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,925 mi
Last recorded47,925 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM 5851
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 47,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 46,911 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 45,475 miles

Front Lower both ball joint boots leaking

both track rod boots leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2024 45,475 miles

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

Front Lower both ball joint boots leaking

both track rod boots leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2023 44,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front bottom ball joint boots leaking

both front track rod end boots leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,047 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,500 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,209 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,050 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 30,050 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,206 miles

Front dirt/debris in w/washer system.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 26,206 miles

Front dirt/debris in w/washer system.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,904 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,627 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,467 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,693 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 7,523 miles

both frt tyres on 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2006 6,060 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge needs aliment

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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JM 5851 is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JM 5851, 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 JM 5851 registered?

JM 5851 is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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