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L400 PDL

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,090 mi
Last recorded131,090 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 PDL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 131,090 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 131,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 128,498 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 125,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 121,755 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 121,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 115,604 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 115,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 108,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 101,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/40x18 93Y RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear parking brake lever close to travel limit

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

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 88,161 miles

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))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/40x18 93Y RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake lever close to travel limit

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

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,478 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 245/40/18 run flats on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,196 miles

Front both tyres wearing slightly on inner tread

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

Nearside Rear brake squeaky when pedal depressed

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,907 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low

exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,651 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 65,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,821 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 May 2010 55,525 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,180 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,773 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,267 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 23,157 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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L400 PDL is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L400 PDL, 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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L400 PDL is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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