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SC03 FHK

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,000 mi
Last recorded48,000 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 FHK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 48,000 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 47,404 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 45,887 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 45,861 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,880 miles

Exhaust system and flange heavily corroded. Exhaust back box breaking up

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 42,584 miles

Coolant leak Signs of coolant around radiator.

Cross member bent.

Exhaust system and flange heavily corroded. Exhaust back box breaking up.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 41,935 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust back box breaking up

Exhaust corroded

Gearbox sump pan corroded

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle floor corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2020 41,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust back box breaking up

Exhaust corroded

Gearbox sump pan corroded

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle floor corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,847 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slight

Rear discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 38,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,878 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 37,108 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 37,101 miles

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,299 miles

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

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,596 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,332 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,529 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 25,529 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,604 miles

o/s/r tyre has small cut on outter side wall

slight rattle from inside exhaust at rear

Fail 28 Oct 2010 21,604 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has small cut on outter side wall

slight rattle from inside exhaust at rear

Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,644 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,859 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 14,200 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,371 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,714 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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SC03 FHK is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SC03 FHK, 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 SC03 FHK registered?

SC03 FHK is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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