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RE03 SYC

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,662 mi
Last recorded83,662 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 SYC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 83,662 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 83,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,343 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,340 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,227 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 81,226 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,198 miles

Offside front brake slight bind

Rear exhaust rusty

Under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,765 miles

Offside front brake slight binding

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,256 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,921 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

needs tracking

Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,382 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,885 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,320 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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RE03 SYC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RE03 SYC, 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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What year was RE03 SYC registered?

RE03 SYC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is RE03 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 SYC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE03 SYC have outstanding finance?

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