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PIJ 8074

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,333 mi
Last recorded125,333 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIJ 8074
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 125,333 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 125,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 115,072 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 110,820 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 107,377 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 104,157 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 104,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,493 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,305 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,772 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 94,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,250 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 89,250 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,836 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,796 miles

exhaust coroding

surface cracks front tyre nearside

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 69,600 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,315 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 64,314 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,734 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,639 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 43,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,140 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,556 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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PIJ 8074 is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 PIJ 8074, 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 PIJ 8074 registered?

PIJ 8074 is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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