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K77 JJK

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,639 mi
Last recorded54,639 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 JJK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 54,639 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both rear exhaust pipes corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody heavy coating of undersealant

Pass 8 Oct 2024 53,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 53,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 53,067 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is adequately supported

Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,388 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 50,454 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,865 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,696 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,678 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Jul 2017 46,676 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,965 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 11 Nov 2015 42,965 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,933 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,684 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,919 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,971 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,940 miles

front pads wearing thin

large lip on front discs

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,648 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 9,927 miles

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

Offside Front 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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K77 JJK is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red 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 K77 JJK, 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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K77 JJK is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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