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SM53 JNJ

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,289 mi
Last recorded109,289 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 JNJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 109,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,902 miles

under side covered in under seal

Fail 22 Jul 2024 105,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under side covered in under seal

Pass 26 Jul 2023 102,590 miles

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2022 98,111 miles

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

under guards fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,100 miles

under guards fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 95,025 miles

Under guards fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,223 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 92,334 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 92,331 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine and under guards fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 91,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine and under guards fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 88,578 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 86,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,703 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear tyres 3mm 245/40/18

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,591 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,305 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,176 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 64,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,415 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,119 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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SM53 JNJ 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 83.3%.

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 SM53 JNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM53 JNJ registered?

SM53 JNJ is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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