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RE53 EEZ

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,345 mi
Last recorded122,345 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 EEZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 122,345 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody sills and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers engien covers and under tray fitted

surface rust and corrosion to underbody sills and components

Pass 27 Jun 2024 119,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear underbody and all suspension components surface corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

wheel arches and underbody covered in mud time of inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2023 115,201 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2023 115,201 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2022 108,867 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both siodes

Headlamp lens slightly defective

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 30 Jun 2021 106,053 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both siodes (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine tray and sill covered fitted

under body corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 104,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 104,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,721 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 94,721 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,165 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arch Covers Losse

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Cover Lose

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Movment (2.4.G.2)

Please Note Both Rear Tyres Slightly Running Out.

Pass 25 Mar 2016 74,659 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 74,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,799 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,405 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 63,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,905 miles

mil light on

vsc light on

Fail 12 Jan 2012 58,905 miles

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

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

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

mil light on

vsc light on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,497 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,056 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage 245/40ZR18Y

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,172 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2007 17,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 9,317 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 9,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RE53 EEZ is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RE53 EEZ, 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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RE53 EEZ is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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