MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust system getting weak and slight blow.
Rear diff weeping oil.
TPMS light on
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
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
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
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
rear exhaust head shield loose but not likely to completely detach
tyre pressure warning system light on
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
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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