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MW03 FRD

2003 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

225,207 mi
Last recorded225,207 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 FRD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 225,207 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 225,205 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 224,269 miles

both front trailing arm bushes are in poor condition

oil leaks

Fail 20 Aug 2024 224,267 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front trailing arm bushes are in poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2023 221,763 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 219,219 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 219,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 217,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 216,762 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 211,591 miles

EML on

Exhaust bracket corroded

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 209,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 210,940 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Sep 2015 201,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Sep 2014 192,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 183,457 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 183,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 173,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 165,791 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 165,791 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 143,035 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 120,559 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 97,200 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 63,606 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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MW03 FRD is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MW03 FRD, 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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MW03 FRD is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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