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SJ03 PKS

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,166 mi
Last recorded69,166 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 PKS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,166 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 66,753 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 64,157 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 62,428 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 62,428 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 60,934 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,405 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,217 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,987 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,400 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,494 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear sub frame bushes perished slightly

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,676 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,209 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 37,121 miles

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,162 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 36,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,721 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,235 miles

front pads wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

slight lip on front discs

Fail 25 Feb 2009 33,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

slight lip on front discs

Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,379 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,486 miles

monitor all tyres for wear..

monitor rear pad wear.. see service report

slight bulge at sidewall of nearside front tyre.. pass/strongly advise

Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,647 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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SJ03 PKS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ03 PKS, 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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SJ03 PKS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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