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M5 PBL

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,420 mi
Last recorded46,420 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 PBL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 41,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,725 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,049 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,369 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,214 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,865 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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M5 PBL is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M5 PBL, 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 M5 PBL registered?

M5 PBL is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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