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V8 RMT

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,097 mi
Last recorded134,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 RMT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 134,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 131,984 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 129,931 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 129,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 127,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 127,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 124,698 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 121,373 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 121,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 115,670 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,541 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,778 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,374 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,106 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,839 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 61,839 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 47,581 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,703 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,901 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,651 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 RMT is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RMT, 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 RMT is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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