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LB03 XCS

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,721 mi
Last recorded158,721 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 XCS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 158,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 153,083 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 146,206 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 146,192 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 142,980 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 138,783 miles

both side front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2020 137,299 miles

both side front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2019 132,205 miles

both side front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s central exhaust hanger detatched

Fail 9 Aug 2019 132,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both side front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s central exhaust hanger detatched

Pass 25 Oct 2018 131,147 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,266 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 123,738 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 123,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 118,670 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 118,670 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 103,858 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,609 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,087 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage

osf tyre sidewall damage

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,515 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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LB03 XCS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB03 XCS, 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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LB03 XCS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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