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UCZ 5126

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,297 mi
Last recorded131,297 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 5126
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 131,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,488 miles

engine warning light on dash

exhaust tail pipes rotted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 111,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer side wall of tyre cut

engine light on

exhaust system deteriorating

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 111,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer side wall of tyre cut

engine light on

exhaust system deteriorating

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,809 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 102,321 miles

n/s/f tyre perrishing

n/s/r coil spring not seated at stop

rear tyres side walls perrishing

slight blow at front part off exshaust

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,621 miles

fliud levels low

n/s/r coil spring not seated at stop

rear tyres side walls perrishing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,851 miles

NSF & OSF tyres worn on inner edges.

NSF wiper blade split.

NSR coil spring not seated at stop.

Fail 1 May 2012 89,638 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 89,638 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 87,817 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,659 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,885 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 70,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Dec 2006 63,882 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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UCZ 5126 is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UCZ 5126, 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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UCZ 5126 is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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