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N1 APV

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,550 mi
Last recorded167,550 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 APV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 167,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 165,793 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 163,774 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 161,779 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 159,457 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 157,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 155,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 153,440 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 153,145 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 142,654 miles

eml on

Fail 12 Apr 2016 142,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Front wipers smear slightly

eml on

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,403 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 126,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

EML on dash

Pass 10 Apr 2014 113,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 100,229 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 100,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,408 miles

O/S/R tyre bold on inner edge. Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,058 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 79,058 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 69,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 19 Aug 2009 59,123 miles

Engine malfinction light illuminated. Recommend return vehicle to authorised dealer for inspection.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,434 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,873 miles

offside rear tyre worn on iner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2007 31,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,184 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 30,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,300 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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N1 APV is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N1 APV, 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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N1 APV is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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