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LD03 LKD

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,514 mi
Last recorded141,514 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 141,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 140,657 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 136,812 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 134,891 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 132,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advice tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2021 132,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advice tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 128,847 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,980 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 120,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top wish bone ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,365 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,358 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,998 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 104,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 96,403 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 96,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 86,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 86,856 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,984 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 77,984 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,253 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,913 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,373 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 LKD is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LD03 LKD, 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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LD03 LKD is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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