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SD52 AJD

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,896 mi
Last recorded109,896 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 AJD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 109,896 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 109,339 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,963 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 107,276 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 107,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 103,222 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 101,337 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 94,424 miles

Engine Management Light remains on.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,636 miles

EML Light On

Fail 22 Jul 2013 81,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML Light On

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

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 31 Jul 2012 70,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

r/ brake check

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,704 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,325 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,482 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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SD52 AJD is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SD52 AJD, 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 SD52 AJD registered?

SD52 AJD is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is SD52 AJD safe to buy?

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