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W555 LEX

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,557 mi
Last recorded93,557 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW555 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 93,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 93,274 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 87,909 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 87,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 85,587 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,277 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,786 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,536 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,487 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,070 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,864 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded -rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,353 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 74,387 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,182 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,788 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,240 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,242 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,746 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,088 miles

advisory slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,364 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,290 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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W555 LEX is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W555 LEX, 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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What year was W555 LEX registered?

W555 LEX is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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The MOT history for W555 LEX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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