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L5 BVC

2003 Lexus SC430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,480 mi
Last recorded175,480 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BVC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 175,480 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 173,575 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 170,928 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 170,928 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 167,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 165,934 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 165,934 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 164,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 162,815 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 161,095 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 160,224 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 159,789 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 157,022 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 157,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail

eml on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 154,693 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 148,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 148,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 135,770 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 116,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 107,985 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension upper wishbone inner mounts perished

Pass 18 Jun 2009 81,585 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Jun 2008 67,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 48,872 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,680 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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L5 BVC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L5 BVC, 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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L5 BVC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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