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WM03 KZC

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

98,698 mi
Last recorded98,698 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 KZC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 98,698 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on the inner edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Rear subframe mounting plates badly corroded, not considered load bearing

Vehicle underside covered in thick underseal, rear subframe and suspension corroded underneath

Fail 26 Jan 2026 98,696 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn below 2mm!!! Large cut with an embedded stone in the o/s/r

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on the inner edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear subframe mounting plates badly corroded, not considered load bearing

Vehicle underside covered in thick underseal, rear subframe and suspension corroded underneath

Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,519 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 89,580 miles

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

rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2023 89,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,737 miles

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

rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,306 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 79,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,986 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 75,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 71,616 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2018 66,431 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 66,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 62,369 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 62,369 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,553 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,100 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 51,099 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 48,465 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 48,465 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,636 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 43,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 39,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 23 May 2013 39,908 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 May 2012 33,655 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 32,331 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 28,532 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,048 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 6,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,137 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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WM03 KZC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WM03 KZC, 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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WM03 KZC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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