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OD03 DOG

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,298 mi
Last recorded133,298 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOD03 DOG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 133,298 miles

heavy underbody and component corroded

Fail 10 May 2024 133,289 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure Front to rear (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 May 2023 130,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy underbody and components corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 126,137 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage

oil leak engine

osf seat belt slow

Fail 23 Apr 2022 126,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside wall cut/damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to return - requires assistance

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 122,290 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy underbody and components corroded

slight oil leak engine

Fail 9 Apr 2021 122,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 122,272 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Chip in screen

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured Front to rear (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 121,278 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 121,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside track rod end lock nut not locked

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,033 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,760 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 117,314 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 116,453 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 115,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 113,711 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 113,709 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 112,159 miles

the exhaust centre mounting is detached but the system is well supported.

the tyre pressure moniter lamp displayed and then went out .appears to be ok

Pass 16 Nov 2012 107,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake pads not visible

offside front tyre - cuts on inner wall

Pass 19 Nov 2011 85,984 miles

Offside Front 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 10 Aug 2010 82,997 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 71,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from rear axle/diff

Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,478 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from rear axle/diff

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower suspension arm bushes begining to deteriorrate slightly

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside sill trim panel has damage

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate seperating

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,434 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 34,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on iner edges

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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OD03 DOG 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 70.4%.

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 OD03 DOG, 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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OD03 DOG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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