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LFZ 7378

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,974 mi
Last recorded37,974 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 7378
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 37,974 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F & N/S/F & FRONT SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R & N/S/R & REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Oct 2023 37,118 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f & front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r & rear suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 36,753 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 35,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 35,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added screen wash (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,337 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 33,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 30,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 30,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/R & N/S/R & O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 28,993 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,380 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Wipers show signs of deterioration

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 27,380 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Wipers show signs of deterioration

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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LFZ 7378 is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFZ 7378, 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 LFZ 7378 registered?

LFZ 7378 is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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