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MX03 HFU

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

69,402 mi
Last recorded69,402 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HFU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 69,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 63,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole on the join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 58,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 52,638 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 52,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 45,378 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 45,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 41,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 40,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,567 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,636 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,854 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,036 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,332 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,219 miles

OSR tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,193 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,349 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,599 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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MX03 HFU is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MX03 HFU, 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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What year was MX03 HFU registered?

MX03 HFU is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for MX03 HFU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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