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WA53 UYJ

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,718 mi
Last recorded111,718 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 UYJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 111,718 miles

general underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 111,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 110,251 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosiobn

Fail 19 Mar 2024 110,251 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosiobn

Pass 28 Feb 2023 102,597 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,620 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 100,620 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 97,671 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 97,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 95,285 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,866 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,303 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,068 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 89,068 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 86,164 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension parts

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,092 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 85,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,229 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front wing scratched

offside front wiper split

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,229 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front wing scratched

offside front wiper split

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Aug 2013 776,604 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)

note brake fluid canister on minimum level

note offside screen wash jet only partially working

Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,398 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit at time of test (advise replace)

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

Rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 71,398 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit at time of test (advise replace)

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

Rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,060 miles

Both rear exhaust flanges corroded.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 66,060 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear exhaust flanges corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 26 May 2010 61,144 miles

Rear exhaust flanges corroded.

Screw in nearside rear tyre (not repairable as too close to shoulder)

Pass 2 May 2009 57,088 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,227 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,435 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 20 Sep 2006 32,103 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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WA53 UYJ is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 WA53 UYJ, 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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WA53 UYJ is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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