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MD53 VKW

2003 Lexus SC430

Maroon Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,814 mi
Last recorded79,814 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VKW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 79,814 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 74,633 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,749 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,525 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,917 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,382 miles

Engine light on dash

Nearside and offside front lower balljoint dustcover slightly perished and deteriorated.

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 67,382 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,024 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,018 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,408 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,396 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside wiper smearing slightly.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 51,396 miles

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.

Pass 1 May 2014 47,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,827 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 2 May 2012 36,255 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 36,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,962 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 33,962 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,407 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,544 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,632 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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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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MD53 VKW is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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