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T16 STN

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

100,100 mi
Last recorded100,100 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 100,100 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 99,230 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 98,322 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,227 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 97,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,664 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,477 miles

all rear suspension components corroded but not exessive

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2019 94,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all rear suspension components corroded but not exessive

tpms on

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,572 miles

corrosion to all rear suspension components but not exessive

tpm light on

Fail 7 Aug 2018 92,572 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to all rear suspension components but not exessive

tpm light on

Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,387 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded but still intact (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bushes starting to deteriorate but not yet split (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,698 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,772 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

washer fluid level warning lamp on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,369 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,109 miles

Front inner pads worn to limits

Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,829 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,664 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,217 miles

unable to fully check all pads

Pass 9 Jul 2007 4,770 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,307 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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T16 STN is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T16 STN, 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 T16 STN registered?

T16 STN is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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