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R13 MRY

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,277 mi
Last recorded99,277 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 MRY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 99,277 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,678 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 96,926 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 96,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,378 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

sill covers / undertray fitted

surface rust underside

Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,713 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 91,029 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 89,477 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,645 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 82,680 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 82,623 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,332 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,487 miles

eml light on

Fail 15 Nov 2013 61,487 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

eml light on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,695 miles

advise front brake pads wearing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,461 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,468 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,525 miles

unable to fully check all pads

Fail 2 Jul 2008 27,525 miles

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

frt tyres below 1.6mm on edges and cracking

n/s rear tyre close to limits

unable to fully check all pads

Pass 23 Jun 2007 25,149 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,950 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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R13 MRY 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 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R13 MRY, 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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R13 MRY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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