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MJ52 HUG

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,358 mi
Last recorded100,358 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 HUG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2025 100,358 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 94,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 88,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 81,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,264 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 76,621 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,009 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 74,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,844 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 68,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 64,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 62,399 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges .check tracking

Pass 6 May 2011 58,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 56,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,062 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,754 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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MJ52 HUG is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJ52 HUG, 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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MJ52 HUG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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