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M28 DMK

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,349 mi
Last recorded100,349 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 DMK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 100,349 miles

corrosion developing underneath

Fail 2 Sep 2025 100,357 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak varrious (8.2.2.1 (b))

corrosion developing underneath

Pass 29 Aug 2024 99,517 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 99,507 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,003 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 97,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,853 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,272 miles

CENTER EXHAUST JOINT LEAKING

Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,065 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

rear exhaust corroded and leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2018 87,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & Offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,559 miles

Headlamps faded

NSF brake pipe corroded

NSR brake pipe corroded

Nsr tyre wall (outer) cut

OSF brake pipe corroded

OSR brake pipe corroded

Rear diff seal leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2017 84,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall has deep cracks/cuts (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamps faded

NSF brake pipe corroded

NSR brake pipe corroded

Nsr tyre wall (outer) cut

OSF brake pipe corroded

OSR brake pipe corroded

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle damp with oil

Underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,601 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 80,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,263 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 59,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on dash

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R tyre perished

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,978 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,879 miles

2 front tyres starting to perish and inner tread worn

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 37,295 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,295 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,567 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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M28 DMK is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M28 DMK, 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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M28 DMK is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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