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MM53 AJS

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,651 mi
Last recorded80,651 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 AJS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 80,651 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 80,651 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 74,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 73,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,104 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,453 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,280 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,240 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,575 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 71,575 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,385 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,105 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)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,190 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,790 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 61,114 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,114 miles

engine management light on

tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edge and cracking in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,734 miles

o/s/f/tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2011 45,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f/tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2010 41,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,935 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,118 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,578 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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MM53 AJS 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 80%.

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 MM53 AJS, 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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MM53 AJS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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