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K155 WJR

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,840 mi
Last recorded110,840 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 WJR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 110,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle all over general corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2025 110,840 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle all over general corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2024 110,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 109,588 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all over general corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 105,875 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 104,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,967 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 102,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 101,532 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,706 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,746 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,849 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 88,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,627 miles

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

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)

small chips to wind screen

Pass 25 Nov 2011 747,674 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,533 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,209 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 62,208 miles

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

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 20 Mar 2009 53,643 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,366 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,525 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,690 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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K155 WJR is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K155 WJR, 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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K155 WJR is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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