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SIG 2789

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,860 mi
Last recorded85,860 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 2789
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 85,860 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,402 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also build up corrosion to suspension components nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,342 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 79,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,092 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,565 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,828 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2019 68,166 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 66,662 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,604 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 61,112 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,631 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,889 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,635 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 40,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,861 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,459 miles

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)

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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SIG 2789 is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SIG 2789, 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 SIG 2789 registered?

SIG 2789 is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is SIG 2789 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 2789 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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