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N28 MAG

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,914 mi
Last recorded63,914 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 MAG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 63,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 62,959 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 61,885 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 58,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,014 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

Offside front support bar corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,144 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 56,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,589 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,990 miles

O/s and n/s front tyres are perishing on inner sidewall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic guards prevent a full inspection of sills

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,343 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,845 miles

both hand brakes poor

Fail 1 Nov 2011 39,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both hand brakes poor

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,460 miles

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 12 May 2008 31,978 miles

both front tyres have crackes in the tread

o/s rear tye has only 2mm in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,991 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,366 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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N28 MAG is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N28 MAG, 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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N28 MAG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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