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M100 MJD

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,419 mi
Last recorded92,419 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 MJD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 92,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension/steering components

Fail 12 May 2026 92,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension/steering components

Pass 14 Apr 2025 88,386 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of front to rear brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Fail 4 Apr 2025 88,386 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of front to rear brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Pass 11 Apr 2024 87,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to steering/suspension components

Fail 28 Mar 2024 87,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to steering/suspension components

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,824 miles

Offside Front 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))

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge And Perishing

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,049 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 80,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,677 miles

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

exhaust rear box heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2019 75,677 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear box heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2018 73,519 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 73,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake pad retaining pin clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 70,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 70,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tpms lamp on

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,415 miles

exhaust rear box heatshield insecure

exhaust tailpipes corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,510 miles

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,733 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,584 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,964 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 37,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,330 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,904 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,730 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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M100 MJD is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M100 MJD, 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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M100 MJD is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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