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RF03 CVT

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

221,484 mi
Last recorded221,484 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 CVT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 221,484 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 220,820 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 219,808 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 216,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 214,610 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 209,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 209,986 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 201,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

genral corrosion under body

Fail 15 Jul 2016 201,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

genral corrosion under body

Pass 4 Jul 2015 192,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 186,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside headlamp dip beam aim om left lateral limit

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Weld repairs to exhaust

Pass 22 May 2013 174,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 174,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2012 160,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2012 160,418 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2011 140,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 140,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 117,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 117,479 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 94,972 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 94,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,858 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,651 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit, bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Offside front tyre near legal limit, bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre near legal limit

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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RF03 CVT is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RF03 CVT, 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 RF03 CVT registered?

RF03 CVT is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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