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S1 TTG

2003 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

124,400 mi
Last recorded124,400 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 TTG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 124,400 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 121,406 miles

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

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

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2024 119,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Whole exhaust corroded - not leaking at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2023 117,207 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 117,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 114,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre low

Offside Front Inner Tyre low

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre low

Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,588 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 106,670 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipes rotten. trim on OS missing, Trim loose on NS

VSC light illuminated

Pass 1 Mar 2018 106,595 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,071 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded and trim loose

Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,240 miles

Exhaust pipe system heavily corroded - not leaking or insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,182 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,699 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 100,699 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,843 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,103 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,092 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,057 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,190 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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S1 TTG is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S1 TTG, 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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S1 TTG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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