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N14 DLG

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,089 mi
Last recorded89,089 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 DLG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 89,089 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,779 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 88,237 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low and value

Fail 17 Jun 2020 88,237 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low and value

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,582 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 87,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,884 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,137 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 86,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,164 miles

both front tyres wear inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2015 83,864 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,457 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,096 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,774 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,570 miles

advise both front tyre wear inner edge

advise wiper smear

Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,839 miles

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (stepped tread pattern) recommend attention

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,120 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,483 miles

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

both front tyres on just on legal limit

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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N14 DLG is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N14 DLG, 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 N14 DLG registered?

N14 DLG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is N14 DLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 DLG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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