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LE03 UNY

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,027 mi
Last recorded140,027 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 UNY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 140,027 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 133,024 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 125,938 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 119,979 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear outer brake pads look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 113,115 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,987 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 97,969 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,291 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 90,285 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 26 May 2017 83,092 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 74,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,902 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,249 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 46,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,740 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 39,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,352 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,788 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,271 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,609 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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LE03 UNY is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LE03 UNY, 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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LE03 UNY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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