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MK53 BRZ

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

163,837 mi
Last recorded163,837 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 BRZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 163,837 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 162,216 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 162,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 159,929 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 157,283 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 157,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 154,278 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 154,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 151,574 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 151,574 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 144,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section behind y pipe heat shields (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 137,586 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 131,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 123,711 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 117,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 117,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 112,334 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 104,743 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 96,268 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 87,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,957 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight uneven wear to rear pads - thickness and efficiency are ok

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,158 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 63,158 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,899 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,576 miles

Offside Rear 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.

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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MK53 BRZ is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MK53 BRZ, 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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MK53 BRZ is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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