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T5 BJG

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,390 mi
Last recorded54,390 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 BJG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 54,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 52,159 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 48,905 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 47,358 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 49,520 miles

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

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 29 May 2020 43,988 miles

general corrosion to under side

general perishing to front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 20 May 2019 43,084 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 40,760 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 38,796 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

could not see all brake pads properly

Fail 9 May 2016 38,747 miles

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

all tyres slightly cracked

could not see all brake pads properly

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,165 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,468 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 33,468 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,388 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,388 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,157 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,553 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 28,553 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 26,832 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,595 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 18,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T5 BJG is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T5 BJG, 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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T5 BJG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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