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2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,215 mi
Last recorded123,215 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LPR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 123,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,451 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,903 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,162 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 103,800 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 96,230 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 91,322 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 85,276 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 79,241 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 72,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 67,776 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 25 May 2013 64,064 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 56,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 48,298 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 8 Jul 2010 45,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,840 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 28 Jun 2007 33,979 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,202 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 LPR 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 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 V8 LPR, 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 LPR is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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