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S80 DOM

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

115,833 mi
Last recorded115,833 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 DOM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 115,833 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components are heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 115,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 115,303 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 115,303 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 115,287 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 114,598 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 114,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 113,912 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 113,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 113,344 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 113,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 112,727 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 112,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,147 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 110,963 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 110,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,004 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,116 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 109,092 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Warning light on dash (1.7.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Eml light on dash

Pass 4 Dec 2014 103,620 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 12 Nov 2014 103,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,286 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Nov 2012 68,286 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,205 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 52,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,405 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,347 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,391 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,715 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,962 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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S80 DOM is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 S80 DOM, 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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S80 DOM is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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