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PA03 EKJ

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,086 mi
Last recorded54,086 miles
Recorded on25 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 EKJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2025 54,086 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 54,021 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 53,648 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,116 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 51,267 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,204 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 50,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 41,905 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,128 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 38,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,805 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 34,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,401 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 20,553 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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PA03 EKJ is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PA03 EKJ, 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 PA03 EKJ registered?

PA03 EKJ is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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