CarVerify

Free Car Check

NT53 CUC

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,125 mi
Last recorded139,125 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 CUC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 139,125 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 138,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 138,449 miles

Vehicle underside coated in underseal

Fail 26 Jun 2023 138,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 136,567 miles

Manufacture undertrays fitted

Vehicle heavily coated in waxoyl

Pass 11 Aug 2021 131,046 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 131,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,365 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 125,365 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 122,634 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 122,617 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 122,210 miles

corrosion to subframes and radiator support

Pass 18 Aug 2017 121,340 miles

Emissions not registered - too lean to test

Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,451 miles

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,325 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 114,999 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 8 Jan 2014 110,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,832 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 101,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 95,828 miles

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.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 95,267 miles

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.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 86,754 miles

minor damage to nearside front tyre side wall.

nearside rear tyer limited life.

offside headlamp washer jet missing.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 86,754 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,310 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)

nearside rear tyre has minor side wall damage.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,898 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,820 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
Full Lexus SC430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NT53 CUC?

You can check the full history of NT53 CUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NT53 CUC registered?

NT53 CUC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is NT53 CUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT53 CUC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NT53 CUC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NT53 CUC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.