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M19 LPD

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,502 mi
Last recorded75,502 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 LPD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,502 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 74,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 74,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,974 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,367 miles

Damage to o/side front tyre outer side wall

Fail 29 Jun 2015 62,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Damage to o/side front tyre outer side wall

Oil leak to final drive unit

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,506 miles

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

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

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre has a deep cut in sidewall but no visable cords

Fail 2 Feb 2015 59,506 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre has a deep cut in sidewall but no visable cords

Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,225 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre flat

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,901 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,538 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,546 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,274 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,606 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,287 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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M19 LPD is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M19 LPD, 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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M19 LPD is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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