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PX52 SYS

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,537 mi
Last recorded119,537 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 SYS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 119,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underbody and component corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2025 119,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underbody and component corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2024 118,883 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body and component corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 118,478 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 117,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody component corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2021 116,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 116,381 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 116,381 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 116,363 miles

front number plate letters becoming faded

rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,812 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 114,128 miles

front number plate starting to fade

rear exhaust shield loose/insecure

rear exhaust systems becoming corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 114,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front number plate starting to fade

rear exhaust shield loose/insecure

rear exhaust systems becoming corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,581 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 111,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 105,366 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,210 miles

Slight bind on both front brakes

Fail 31 Jul 2013 101,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Slight bind on both front brakes

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 96,521 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

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 1 Jul 2011 89,341 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 85,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jul 2008 74,561 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 74,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 58,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 40,339 miles

both rear tyres worn low on tread

slight play top steering column area

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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PX52 SYS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PX52 SYS, 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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PX52 SYS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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