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S800 LEX

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,088 mi
Last recorded75,088 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,088 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,996 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,392 miles

advise exhaust corroded at flages almost trought to bolts

advise key broken

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,455 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,697 miles

brake fluid below max mark

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,200 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,850 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 36,735 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,630 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 29,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,682 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,258 miles

Both front tyres inner treads worn.

Both rear tyres wearing low. (near side on 3mm and off side on 4mm).

Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,389 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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S800 LEX is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S800 LEX, 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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What year was S800 LEX registered?

S800 LEX is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is S800 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S800 LEX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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