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RJ03 XOC

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,716 mi
Last recorded94,716 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 XOC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 94,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 93,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 92,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,145 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,916 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 77,372 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 71,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and starting to wear uneven

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

under body covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2018 71,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and starting to wear uneven

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,515 miles

engine warning light on

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 64,515 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

tyre pressure monitoring light on

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,080 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

engine warning light on

under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 57,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

engine warning light on

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,048 miles

engine warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre excessively wearing inner edge

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 1 May 2014 51,221 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS SLIGHT LOSS OF GREASE.

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON.

Fail 3 May 2013 46,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 46,856 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,488 miles

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

nearside rear tyre reading 3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,426 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,909 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,054 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,298 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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RJ03 XOC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ03 XOC, 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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RJ03 XOC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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