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SAM 8

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,798 mi
Last recorded60,798 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 8
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 60,798 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 60,365 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 60,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 59,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,093 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,008 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 58,008 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,972 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPM warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2017 55,715 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,365 miles

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut

Fail 10 Jun 2016 54,365 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 30 May 2015 52,136 miles

both front tyre inner sidewalls splitting

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,793 miles

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

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,378 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,068 miles

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

battery insecure

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

tyre light on

Fail 3 Jun 2011 30,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,818 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,818 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,818 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,159 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,264 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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SAM 8 is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SAM 8, 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 SAM 8 registered?

SAM 8 is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is SAM 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 8 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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