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VX53 ZVT

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,786 mi
Last recorded169,786 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZVT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 169,786 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 169,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 168,784 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 168,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 167,876 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 162,652 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 162,646 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 154,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 154,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 151,189 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 146,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 119,156 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 96,597 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,597 miles

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

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,243 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,829 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,812 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 39,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,006 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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VX53 ZVT is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX53 ZVT, 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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VX53 ZVT is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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