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SU51 THC

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,725 mi
Last recorded101,725 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 THC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,725 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 101,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,360 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 97,360 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,843 miles

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)

exhaust corroded

rear diff seal leaking oil

Fail 9 Jan 2015 88,843 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

exhaust corroded

rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,701 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

rear tyres wearing low

tyre pressure light on

Pass 22 Jan 2013 79,804 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 79,804 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,342 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,947 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,905 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,682 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,730 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,496 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 43,436 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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SU51 THC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SU51 THC, 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 SU51 THC registered?

SU51 THC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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