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KF03 DKY

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,997 mi
Last recorded80,997 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 DKY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 80,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 79,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 77,924 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 75,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 71,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,410 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 68,232 miles

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,599 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 56,600 miles

Slight uneven on Balance Check Front And Rear Brakes.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,595 miles

Both front ball joints lower slight loss of grease.

Rear pads getting low.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 112,436 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 43,621 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 16 Jan 2012 87,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,632 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,751 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,052 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008
Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,885 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 18,231 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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KF03 DKY is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KF03 DKY, 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 KF03 DKY registered?

KF03 DKY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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