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V1 TLC

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

83,793 mi
Last recorded83,793 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 TLC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 83,793 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 82,251 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 80,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,549 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,436 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,553 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,837 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,661 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,164 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,360 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,469 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 41,625 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 38,658 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 33,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 28,400 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,596 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 19,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V1 TLC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V1 TLC, 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 V1 TLC registered?

V1 TLC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for V1 TLC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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