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S123 JJW

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,688 mi
Last recorded86,688 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 JJW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 86,688 miles

Front All suspension corroded

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,365 miles

Nearside Front suspension corroded

Offside Front suspension corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 86,361 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill @ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front suspension corroded

Offside Front suspension corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,716 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 84,998 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,780 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 82,779 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At various points on centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Suspension arm excessively corroded and holed. Indicated by yellow crayon. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Straightening rod badly deteriorated by corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension height sensor insecure on suspension arm.

Rear exhaust flanges badly deteriorated and support bracket.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 79,293 miles

both front& rear passengers floor braces corroded

tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,677 miles

Nearside Front floor brace corroded

Nearside Rear floor brace corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 74,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front floor brace corroded

Nearside Rear floor brace corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,207 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inside

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,192 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both drivers & passengers front tyres have wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,779 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,195 miles

n/side rear tyre showing 2 mm and just legal 245/40/18

o/side rear tyre showing 3 mm

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,617 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 55,617 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,330 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,821 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,032 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,819 miles

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

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

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 12 Nov 2008 31,473 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 31,473 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main 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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S123 JJW is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 S123 JJW, 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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S123 JJW is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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