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N33 COT

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

85,972 mi
Last recorded85,972 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 COT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,972 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 84,200 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 84,200 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 82,285 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 81,781 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 81,147 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,674 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 78,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 77,222 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,528 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 75,504 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,646 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 72,646 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,652 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 67,651 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,319 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Brake fluid level in resevoir below maximum

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Fail 15 Jan 2014 61,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 61,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2012 55,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,872 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,156 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 52,156 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,699 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 48,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,921 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,229 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,937 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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N33 COT is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N33 COT, 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 N33 COT registered?

N33 COT is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is N33 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 COT shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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