MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,814 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine light on dash
Nearside and offside front lower balljoint dustcover slightly perished and deteriorated.
Oil leak ()
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine light on dash
Nearside and offside front lower balljoint dustcover slightly perished and deteriorated.
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Nearside wiper smearing slightly.
Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges.
Nearside wiper smearing slightly.
Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.
Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MD53 VKW is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Maroon with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 MD53 VKW, 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 MD53 VKW registered?
MD53 VKW is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 September 2003.
Is MD53 VKW safe to buy?
The MOT history for MD53 VKW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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