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M55 ERD

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

85,998 mi
Last recorded85,998 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 ERD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 83,018 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 80,949 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,629 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 78,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 76,577 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 73,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,310 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,036 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 64,036 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,026 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 35,938 miles

Damage on outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Slight perishing on n/side front tyre.

Slight perishing on o/side rear tyre.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,459 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,456 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing (poss needs front wheel align) speak to lexus and see if this is a common problem ?

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,346 miles

front wiper blades smear

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,837 miles

brake fluid low

suspect front pads low but can see due to road wheel in the way

Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,145 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,529 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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M55 ERD is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M55 ERD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M55 ERD registered?

M55 ERD is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is M55 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 ERD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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