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N8 DMV

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,357 mi
Last recorded135,357 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 DMV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 135,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 135,152 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 130,347 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 130,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 129,841 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,863 miles

Front both inner sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 126,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose all nuts loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive underside component corroded all (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 126,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Blow

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 119,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 113,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 104,207 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 95,781 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 55,341 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 55,341 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,181 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,388 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,576 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,423 miles

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

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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N8 DMV is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N8 DMV, 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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N8 DMV is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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