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V8 LFX

2003 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,923 mi
Last recorded192,923 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LFX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 192,923 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 192,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 188,833 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 188,829 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 179,295 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 178,451 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 178,451 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 173,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Jun 2014 165,830 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 151,896 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 144,488 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 133,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 123,752 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 123,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 107,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 107,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,405 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 60,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,382 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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V8 LFX is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V8 LFX, 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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V8 LFX is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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