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P1 DSA

2003 Lexus SC430

Gold Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,968 mi
Last recorded91,968 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 DSA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 91,968 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,535 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,661 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 84,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,191 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,390 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 77,390 miles

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

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

tps light on

Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,405 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 75,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,188 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,587 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 67,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,875 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 59,875 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 54,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,147 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,612 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,110 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,312 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,158 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,184 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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P1 DSA is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Gold with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P1 DSA, 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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What year was P1 DSA registered?

P1 DSA is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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