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T16 BOE

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

147,438 mi
Last recorded147,438 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 BOE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 147,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 147,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 145,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 145,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 140,018 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 140,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 135,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 134,421 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged height sensor broken off (7.12 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes corroded and slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2022 132,292 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 132,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 129,547 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 128,098 miles

n/s/f and rear tyres outer side wall protector bits missing, both front blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 14 Jun 2019 125,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Fail 11 Jun 2019 125,829 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 13 Jun 2018 123,893 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

n/s and o/s outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray/cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 7 Jun 2017 120,953 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 7 Jun 2016 116,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

engine cover, can't inspect area

Pass 9 Jun 2015 111,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 7 Nov 2014 107,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 97,800 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 92,276 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

tpms lamp on.

Pass 17 May 2012 92,276 miles

tpms lamp on.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,293 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 85,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,059 miles

exhaust system is rusty

slight damage to the near side rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2010 77,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust system is rusty

slight damage to the near side rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2009 65,534 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 65,534 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

TYRE = Pirelli pzero rosso 245/40/18 Y

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,565 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 55,565 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front registration plate is slightly faded

light corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,315 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 45,315 miles

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

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

exhaust system is rusty

front registration plate is slightly faded

Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,363 miles

Both number plates are deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T16 BOE is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 T16 BOE, 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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T16 BOE is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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