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R300 JOY

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,149 mi
Last recorded43,149 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 JOY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,149 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 42,877 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 42,652 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 42,641 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 42,184 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 42,135 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 42,094 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,991 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 41,553 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,725 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 40,433 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 36,952 miles

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 20 Nov 2012 35,940 miles

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 24 Nov 2011 33,341 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,127 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 29,087 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge, near 1.6mm limit.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,889 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 26,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,987 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 23,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,451 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,456 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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R300 JOY is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R300 JOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R300 JOY registered?

R300 JOY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is R300 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 JOY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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