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T1 OTU

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,898 mi
Last recorded96,898 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 OTU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 96,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 96,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 93,367 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,534 miles

rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement knuckle bush/joint

Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,017 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement knuckle bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knuckle bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 87,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knuckle bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 81,554 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y piece behind sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 78,271 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 73,739 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 73,739 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 68,878 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 64,589 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 60,272 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,470 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust heavily corroded.

Fail 8 May 2013 56,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust heavily corroded.

Pass 9 May 2012 53,058 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 53,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 49,812 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,376 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 41,376 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,522 miles

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

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 19 Apr 2007 27,943 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,455 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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T1 OTU is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T1 OTU, 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 T1 OTU registered?

T1 OTU is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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