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K3 XDS

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 XDS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 94,277 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 88,374 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,660 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 85,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 83,827 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 83,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,933 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,015 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,753 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,614 miles

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,681 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,069 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres damaged in sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,379 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,721 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,767 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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K3 XDS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K3 XDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 XDS registered?

K3 XDS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is K3 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 XDS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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