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RN03 CVW

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,118 mi
Last recorded91,118 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 CVW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 91,118 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,354 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,573 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,248 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,318 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint middle to rear corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 69,318 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear exhaust joint middle to rear corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,088 miles

Offside Rear exhaust mount rusty & come off pipe

eml on

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,775 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 61,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,815 miles

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

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

Rear Exaust Bracket Broken

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

eml light on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,581 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 54,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,975 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,702 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,678 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,088 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,097 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,634 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,667 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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RN03 CVW is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RN03 CVW, 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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RN03 CVW is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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