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R5 HAY

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,696 mi
Last recorded130,696 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 HAY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 130,696 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 128,962 miles

Nearside Front brake binding but not excessive

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads over half worn

heat shield above rear exhaust is insecure

Pass 25 May 2016 125,772 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 125,652 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner tread and close to wear indicators

Pass 19 May 2015 119,936 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 113,513 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 107,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 100,456 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to show signs of wear. 245/40/18

Pass 18 May 2011 91,839 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 80,582 miles

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

front brake pads 2-3 mm thick

n/s/r tyre has 2mm left off tread dunlop 245/40r18 93y

o/s/r trye has 2mm left of tread

rear pads 2-3 mm thick

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,972 miles

245/40/18

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6 and showing signs of cracking.

offside and nearside front tyres on legal limit of 1.6m and showing signs of cracking around tread. CORDS OR PLY NOT SHOWING YET.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 57,210 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,092 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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R5 HAY is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R5 HAY, 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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R5 HAY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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