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MA53 OEE

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,031 mi
Last recorded81,031 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 OEE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 81,031 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 80,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,773 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,611 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 71,121 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 71,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge out of shape

Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 63,591 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 63,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 May 2017 50,807 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 50,807 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 32,744 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,161 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,172 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,000 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)

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

o/s/r tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,759 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,597 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 13,597 miles

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

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

Wipers split but not affecting screen clearance

Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,198 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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MA53 OEE is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MA53 OEE, 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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MA53 OEE is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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