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L3 XOA

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,178 mi
Last recorded57,178 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XOA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 57,178 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 56,805 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 56,071 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 54,942 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,753 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,126 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 39,126 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,181 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,589 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,943 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 19,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,570 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 13,413 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 9,543 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 XOA is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L3 XOA, 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 XOA registered?

L3 XOA is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is L3 XOA safe to buy?

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