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V111 JJP

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,892 mi
Last recorded64,892 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 JJP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 64,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 63,567 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 170,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 58,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components are corroded and covered in wax.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,581 miles

A LOT OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TO REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,246 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 56,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 52,220 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,628 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,403 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 43,471 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 41,714 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,240 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,839 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,043 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,237 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 22,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,227 miles

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

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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V111 JJP is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V111 JJP, 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 V111 JJP registered?

V111 JJP is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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