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WJ53 CWP

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,240 mi
Last recorded98,240 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 CWP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 98,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cant see Front & Rear brake pads for depth

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

TPMS ON

Vehicle blacked underbody

Pass 17 Dec 2024 96,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front + Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cant see Front + Rear brake pads for depth

Front + Rear suspension bushes perishing

Front + Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

TPMS ON

Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,060 miles

All front and Rear suspension bushes perishing

All front and Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

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

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

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

Power steering components weeping ( steering rack )

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 93,604 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 90,603 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,587 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 89,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 87,610 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 85,064 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,231 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2015 79,890 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 76,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 72,042 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 31 Dec 2012 64,358 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,855 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 50,678 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 50,678 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 45,295 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,118 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,855 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 19,060 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,589 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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WJ53 CWP is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WJ53 CWP, 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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WJ53 CWP is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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