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PAM 902R

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,926 mi
Last recorded22,926 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAM 902R
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 22,926 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 22,693 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 22,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

VSC light on

Pass 28 Oct 2023 22,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 22,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 22,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 22,060 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 21,928 miles

Front Inner both front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 21,168 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 20,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 19,290 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 19,266 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,995 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,623 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,218 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 17,498 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 17,498 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,755 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,375 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 13,131 miles

both front tyres showing some wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2007 11,889 miles

slight wear on both front tyres on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2006 10,196 miles

both front tyres showing some wear on inner 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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PAM 902R is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PAM 902R, 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 PAM 902R registered?

PAM 902R is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for PAM 902R shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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