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L100 JTB

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,238 mi
Last recorded131,238 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 JTB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 131,238 miles

brake ferrules corroded

front cross member

front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

suspension components generally corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 131,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake ferrules corroded

front cross member

front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

suspension components generally corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 129,463 miles

Front and rear axle components corroding

general surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2020 129,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front and rear axle components corroding

general surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2018 129,213 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 128,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 126,180 miles

check engine light on

Fail 7 Aug 2017 126,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

check engine light on

Pass 16 Jun 2016 120,905 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 117,746 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 115,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 115,179 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,400 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 114,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 114,400 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres worn very low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 106,811 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 106,810 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 101,397 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front brake pads worn low

Fail 25 May 2010 101,397 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

front brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Oct 2008 90,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,420 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,885 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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L100 JTB is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L100 JTB, 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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L100 JTB is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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