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WU03 LGW

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

32,954 mi
Last recorded32,954 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 LGW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 32,954 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 32,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 31,892 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 31,522 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 30,738 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 29,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 28,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 26,300 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 26,300 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,918 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,691 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 20,615 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,164 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,016 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,590 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,419 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/ rear tyre near wear bars

Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,765 miles

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

o/s rear tyre close to wear bars

slight wear on both front tyres inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,586 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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WU03 LGW is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 WU03 LGW, 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 WU03 LGW registered?

WU03 LGW is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is WU03 LGW safe to buy?

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