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M1 FNG

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

120,560 mi
Last recorded120,560 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 FNG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 120,560 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 118,893 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 116,588 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 113,624 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 113,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 109,279 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 109,279 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 100,991 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,644 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to min limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 94,781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,889 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Sep 2016 79,222 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 73,518 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 73,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 2 Aug 2014 67,507 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,250 miles

wear front disc

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,352 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,551 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and in poor condition and nailed

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,018 miles

front tyres treads cracked & perished.

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,852 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 50,692 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,022 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,344 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,325 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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M1 FNG is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M1 FNG, 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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M1 FNG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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