MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between catalytic converter and mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Whole Underside Covered In Underseal
Vehicle underside coated in underseal
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test tyre or wheel bearing as a result (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle underside coated in underseal
Manufacture undertrays fitted
Vehicle heavily coated in waxoyl
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
UNDERBODY COVERED IN WAX OYL
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
UNDERBODY COVERED IN WAX OYL
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General underbody corrosion.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General underbody corrosion.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion to subframes and radiator support
Emissions not registered - too lean to test
sill covers fitted
under body covers fitted
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
tyre pressure monitor light on
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust mount adrift.(corroded).
exhaust deteriorated rear box/tail pipes.
exhaust sheild adrift,resting on top of rear box.
nearside front tyre worn uneven (inner edge) limited life.
offside head lamp washer missing.
tyre pressure warning lamp indicating fault.
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn uneven (inner edge) limited life.
centre exhaust mount adrift.(corroded).
exhaust deteriorated rear box/tail pipes.
exhaust sheild adrift,resting on top of rear box.
offside head lamp washer missing.
tyre pressure warning lamp indicating fault.
minor damage to nearside front tyre side wall.
nearside rear tyer limited life.
offside headlamp washer jet missing.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
minor damage to nearside front tyre side wall.
nearside rear tyer limited life.
offside headlamp washer jet missing.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre bald on inner edge almost showing cords replace very soon
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)
nearside rear tyre has minor side wall damage.
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
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NT53 CUC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 NT53 CUC, 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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NT53 CUC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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