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KD53 PTZ

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,241 mi
Last recorded85,241 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 PTZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2024 85,241 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,499 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,055 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 83,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,383 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 82,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,244 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 82,244 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 81,990 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 81,990 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,355 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 81,355 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak y pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens stained (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens stained (1.7.5a)

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,910 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 78,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 77,691 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 77,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,943 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,002 miles

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

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

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

headlamp level warning light showing

washer fluid level light showing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,623 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,130 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 51,184 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,184 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,440 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 41,440 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 34,058 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 20 Nov 2006 27,129 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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KD53 PTZ is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 KD53 PTZ, 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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KD53 PTZ is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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