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V800 JDS

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

137,733 mi
Last recorded137,733 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 JDS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 137,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 121,661 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 108,733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 95,734 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 89,158 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 89,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt not long enough (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt not long enough (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 80,805 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2020 76,292 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,039 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 68,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust joints corroded but gas tight

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 64,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inside shoulder of the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,006 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)

chip to windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2016 64,006 miles

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

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

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

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

chip to windscreen

Pass 16 May 2015 63,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2014 60,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 57,318 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 56,136 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 56,136 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 54,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise drivers door mirror

Pass 23 Apr 2011 54,761 miles

advise drivers door mirror

Pass 19 May 2010 52,914 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,689 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,477 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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V800 JDS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V800 JDS, 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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V800 JDS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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