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MC53 FZL

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,286 mi
Last recorded139,286 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FZL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 139,286 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 137,947 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 136,385 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 135,029 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 132,671 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,995 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 122,354 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 18 Nov 2019 122,354 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,448 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 102,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in side wall

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

engine management light on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 12 Dec 2016 94,618 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,586 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 83,004 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,347 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 77,347 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,350 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,409 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,079 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 22 Sep 2007 30,961 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,776 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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MC53 FZL is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MC53 FZL, 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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MC53 FZL is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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