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PJ03 MAZ

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,392 mi
Last recorded73,392 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 MAZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 73,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

various under body panels/components corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2023 71,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 24 May 2022 68,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 18 May 2022 68,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 7 Jul 2021 65,829 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Left hand cat gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion rear subframe prescribed areas

Fail 7 Jul 2021 65,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Left hand cat gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion rear subframe prescribed areas

Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,369 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear subframe attachment brackets corroded

t.p.m.s.light on

Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,731 miles

t.p.m.s light on

Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,731 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

t.p.m.s light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 58,070 miles

v.s.c.light on

Pass 31 May 2016 50,068 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,080 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 38,557 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 May 2013 38,556 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,669 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

Nearside Front Bottom Ball Joint Leaking Grease

Offside Front Bottom Ball Joint Leaking Grease

Fail 15 Jun 2012 35,669 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bottom Ball Joint Leaking Grease

Offside Front Bottom Ball Joint Leaking Grease

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,594 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,459 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,110 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,451 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,000 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 9,683 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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PJ03 MAZ is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ03 MAZ, 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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PJ03 MAZ is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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