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L999 AMU

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,682 mi
Last recorded95,682 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 AMU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 95,682 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 94,802 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 93,736 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,103 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,300 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,155 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,311 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,034 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,014 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 68,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,224 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 65,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 61,321 miles

both front lower ball joint dust cover slight damage

both front tyres wearing from edges

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,645 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,500 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,120 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,185 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,843 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 32,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 26,068 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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L999 AMU is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L999 AMU, 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 L999 AMU registered?

L999 AMU is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is L999 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 AMU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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