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OO53 MHB

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,875 mi
Last recorded76,875 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO53 MHB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 76,875 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded most covered by side skirts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 76,875 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded most covered by side skirts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 76,371 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,331 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 75,331 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,989 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 73,506 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,661 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,108 miles

parking brake travel long

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,186 miles

front discs worn

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

small cracks in both rear tyre treads

Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

small cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,883 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front registration plate deteriorating

long travel to parking brake pedal operation

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged. Ply cord not exposed

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,532 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 41,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,508 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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OO53 MHB is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black 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 OO53 MHB, 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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OO53 MHB is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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