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K31 NEV

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,931 mi
Last recorded84,931 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 NEV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 84,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 84,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 81,420 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 81,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 78,191 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 74,743 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 71,821 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 71,821 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 59,434 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,722 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 50,969 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 48,444 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 46,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 43,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 33,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,391 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,257 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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K31 NEV is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K31 NEV, 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 K31 NEV registered?

K31 NEV is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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