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LL52 HKM

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,597 mi
Last recorded23,597 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 HKM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 23,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 23,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 23,423 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 23,401 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 23,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 23,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 23,020 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 22,490 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 21,983 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 21,291 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 20,409 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 18,817 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 17,609 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 15,983 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 14,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 12,853 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 10,747 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 7,817 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 6,133 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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LL52 HKM is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LL52 HKM, 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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LL52 HKM is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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