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M24 JDM

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,564 mi
Last recorded104,564 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 JDM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 104,564 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,268 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,635 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 96,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,697 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,281 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,741 miles

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

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

Slight Deration To Nearside Wiper

Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,614 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 59,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner eges

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner eges

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,021 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,732 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,840 miles

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

fine cracks on outer edges of both front tyres

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,513 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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M24 JDM is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M24 JDM, 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 M24 JDM registered?

M24 JDM is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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