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L3 WNY

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,099 mi
Last recorded54,099 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 WNY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 54,099 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 54,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 50,969 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link slightly bent

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,978 miles

starter motor clicking sometimes on start up

Fail 15 Feb 2023 47,978 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

starter motor clicking sometimes on start up

Pass 16 Feb 2022 46,556 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 46,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 45,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,303 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 42,303 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,740 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 35,740 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,115 miles

Engine under tray slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 30,115 miles

Engine under tray slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,499 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 25,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,092 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 24,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,791 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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L3 WNY is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L3 WNY, 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 L3 WNY registered?

L3 WNY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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