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V16 AJA

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,555 mi
Last recorded114,555 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 AJA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 114,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,955 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 95,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,742 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,677 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,098 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,323 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,669 miles

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 9 Oct 2012 44,852 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,278 miles

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 12 Oct 2010 30,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,628 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,130 miles

rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,396 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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V16 AJA is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V16 AJA, 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 V16 AJA registered?

V16 AJA is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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