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LE02 MAC

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,174 mi
Last recorded60,174 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 MAC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 60,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 53,982 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 53,749 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 52,833 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,274 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,083 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 51,352 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 51,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,093 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 39,092 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 23,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,133 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Feb 2010 12,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 10,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 7,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 5,388 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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LE02 MAC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LE02 MAC, 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 LE02 MAC registered?

LE02 MAC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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