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LR53 TZM

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

154,085 mi
Last recorded154,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 TZM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 154,085 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 149,891 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 145,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear exhaust backboxes, flanges about to snap off.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 140,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 132,005 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 125,424 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 125,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 114,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 108,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,471 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 98,838 miles

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2014 91,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tail pipes loose

bottom of coolant radiator leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,329 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,099 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,957 miles

Both tyre side walls perishing.

Cuts to O/S/R tyre sidewall.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,032 miles

slight damage to r/h/r tyre outer side wall

slight perishing to rear tyres

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,775 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has some cuts to sidewall.

Unable to fully inspect front brake pads.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,339 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,257 miles

brake fluid low

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,366 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 TZM is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue 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 TZM, 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 LR53 TZM registered?

LR53 TZM is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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