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LXZ 998

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,225 mi
Last recorded95,225 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXZ 998
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 95,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has some corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,392 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,646 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 92,646 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,212 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 76,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,458 miles

vsc light on dash

Fail 14 Mar 2016 68,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on dash

vsc light on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 57,411 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 50,109 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 50,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,190 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cuts inbetween treads

o/s/f tyre has small cuts inbetween treads

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,392 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,402 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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LXZ 998 is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LXZ 998, 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 LXZ 998 registered?

LXZ 998 is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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