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SV03 LDJ

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,657 mi
Last recorded93,657 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 LDJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,657 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,775 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,775 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,747 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,746 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,596 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,584 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2012 67,584 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,552 miles

nearside tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to crack and perish

oil leak rear axle area

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,876 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 39,876 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,949 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,257 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,009 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,368 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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SV03 LDJ is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV03 LDJ, 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 SV03 LDJ registered?

SV03 LDJ is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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