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LD03 LJJ

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,935 mi
Last recorded81,935 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 LJJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 81,935 miles

Exhaust heat shield not fully secure, back box.

Steering rack has slight movement at the mountings.

Pass 1 Apr 2025 81,717 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 81,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,452 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,287 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,928 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,649 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 80,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 79,451 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 79,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,609 miles

E.M.L lamp on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

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

unable to view front or rear brake pads

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,053 miles

eml light on

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,914 miles

advise eml light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,845 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,610 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,119 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,301 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,176 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,988 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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LD03 LJJ is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LD03 LJJ, 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 LD03 LJJ registered?

LD03 LJJ is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LD03 LJJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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