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RX03 WVG

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,974 mi
Last recorded54,974 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 WVG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 54,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 49,033 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 44,215 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 43,758 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 42,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 41,953 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked between treads

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,247 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked between tread

Pass 9 May 2018 39,907 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,641 miles

rear tyres cracking deep in the tread

Pass 5 May 2016 34,550 miles

Offside Front cracked in tread pattern and worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread pattern.

Fail 5 May 2016 34,550 miles

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

Offside Front cracked in tread pattern and worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread pattern.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,838 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 33,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,276 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,041 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside tyre tread on 3mm

offside rear tyre tread 3mm

very slight cracks in n/s/r & o/s/r tyre treads

Pass 18 May 2010 28,428 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres have light cracks in tread patterns

nearside rear tyre down to 3.1mm

offside rear tyre down to 3.2mm

Fail 18 May 2010 28,428 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres have light cracks in tread patterns

nearside rear tyre down to 3.1mm

offside rear tyre down to 3.2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,941 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,172 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,614 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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RX03 WVG is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RX03 WVG, 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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RX03 WVG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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