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LR53 FTX

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

101,524 mi
Last recorded101,524 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FTX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 101,524 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 100,138 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 98,845 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,501 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 95,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,351 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,903 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,477 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 89,932 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,993 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,250 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,998 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 83,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT BRAKE INNER PADS APPEAR QUITE WORN AND DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY LIPPED.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,405 miles

FRONT BRAKE INNER PADS APPEAR QUITE WORN AND DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY LIPPED.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,920 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 73,958 miles

o/s/r fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2010 72,633 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,937 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,606 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 65,013 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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LR53 FTX is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LR53 FTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR53 FTX registered?

LR53 FTX is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is LR53 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 FTX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR53 FTX have outstanding finance?

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