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P10 SHF

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

84,152 mi
Last recorded84,152 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 SHF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 84,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 84,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge badly cords almost out and damage on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 71,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,108 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 70,108 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,285 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 56,538 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,258 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 51,258 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,618 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 46,614 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,239 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 44,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,787 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,786 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,042 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 37,039 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,513 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 30,513 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,454 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,883 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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P10 SHF is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P10 SHF, 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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P10 SHF is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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