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PX53 OVH

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,855 mi
Last recorded153,855 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 OVH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 153,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 151,727 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 151,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 151,727 miles

Emissions not tested engine heavy misfire towards end of test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 150,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 146,809 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 146,809 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 143,048 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 143,048 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 139,944 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,009 miles

exhaust weak and very corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 139,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust weak and very corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 132,474 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 130,198 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 130,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,559 miles

EXHAUST ROUGH IN PARTS

Fail 18 Oct 2013 117,498 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EXHAUST ROUGH IN PARTS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 109,854 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,165 miles

CUTS IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WALL EXHAUST ROUGH IN PARTS

Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,176 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW EXHAUST ROUGH TAIL PIPES CORRODED HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,056 miles

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

NEARSIDE MIRROR CRACK

Fail 10 Nov 2009 76,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

NEARSIDE MIRROR CRACK

Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,154 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,259 miles

rear antiroll bar corroding

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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PX53 OVH is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX53 OVH, 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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PX53 OVH is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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