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PY03 HLF

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,609 mi
Last recorded174,609 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 HLF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 174,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the raer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear differential oil leak but not excessive

Fail 22 Nov 2018 174,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the raer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear differential oil leak but not excessive

Fail 19 Jul 2018 173,361 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential oil leak but not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 28 Mar 2017 147,786 miles

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

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

exhaust showing signs of age

Fail 28 Mar 2017 147,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

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

exhaust showing signs of age

Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,318 miles

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

exhaust system getting weak

oil filter slight oil leak

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 132,318 miles

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

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

exhaust system getting weak

oil filter slight oil leak

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,370 miles

Exhaust system getting weak and slight blow.

Rear diff weeping oil.

TPMS light on

Fail 3 Mar 2015 122,370 miles

Exhaust system getting weak and slight blow.

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

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

Rear diff weeping oil.

TPMS light on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 26 Mar 2014 111,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 4 Feb 2013 98,672 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s rear tyre wearing low

o/s front tyre has different valve fitted

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,049 miles

rear exhaust head shield loose but not likely to completely detach

tyre pressure warning system light on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,175 miles

both rear and o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

front pads look low but difficult to determine exact wear with wheels in place

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,141 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,853 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,832 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,323 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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PY03 HLF is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PY03 HLF, 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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PY03 HLF is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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