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S9 THS

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

106,539 mi
Last recorded106,539 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 THS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,539 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 104,879 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 103,155 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 100,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,379 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 97,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R18 93Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 94,259 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,266 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,301 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,481 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner part of tread

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper wishbone arm has free play

Nearside Front tyre inner edge getting low

Offside Front Upper wishbone arm has free play

Offside Front tyre inner edge getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,908 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,204 miles

Advise both front tyres 0mm on edges.

Pass 29 Dec 2012 64,999 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,161 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,906 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,267 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,181 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,728 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,343 miles

front tyres wearing on iner edges

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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S9 THS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S9 THS, 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 S9 THS registered?

S9 THS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is S9 THS safe to buy?

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