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LR53 VRM

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,911 mi
Last recorded67,911 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VRM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 67,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 63,367 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 60,505 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 58,893 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,229 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 57,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,349 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,728 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,091 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 46,090 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,068 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 40,383 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,252 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,230 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,284 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,303 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,818 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 VRM is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

LR53 VRM is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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