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SUT 1C

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,997 mi
Last recorded36,997 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUT 1C
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 36,997 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 36,275 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 35,529 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 35,037 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 32,069 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,209 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 31,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,678 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 28,729 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,698 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 26,409 miles

both rear tyres worn from inner edges and perished

Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,575 miles

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

nearside rear cracked & perishe up & 3.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.& worn inner tread edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 23,475 miles

nearside rear tyre has inner wear and cracks

offside rear tyre has inner wear and cracks

Fail 20 Apr 2013 22,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre starting to wear inner tyre tread edge

Pass 20 Apr 2013 22,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre starting to wear inner tyre tread edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,717 miles

tyre off side front tread inner edge starting to wear

Pass 23 Apr 2011 18,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,289 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,341 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 15,340 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,844 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,418 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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SUT 1C is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SUT 1C, 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 SUT 1C registered?

SUT 1C is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is SUT 1C safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUT 1C shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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