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WV53 KVO

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,334 mi
Last recorded141,334 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 KVO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 141,334 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

both rear back plates badly corroded

exhaust system badly corroded slight blow

Pass 5 Oct 2017 134,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (3.5.1g)

exhaust system excess rust

front support cross member rusty and holed

front wheels draging

o/s and n/s rear back plates excess rust

Fail 5 Oct 2017 134,613 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (3.5.1g)

exhaust system excess rust

front support cross member rusty and holed

front wheels draging

o/s and n/s rear back plates excess rust

Pass 7 Oct 2016 131,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system badly corroed

some wear on edges of tyres

Fail 27 Sep 2016 131,119 miles

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

eml light is on.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 103,534 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system rusty and rear heat sheld loose

Pass 12 Nov 2013 122,548 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 122,548 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,749 miles

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

exhaust tail box & middle section rusty around joints

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,269 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 58,343 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,853 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,387 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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WV53 KVO is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV53 KVO, 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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WV53 KVO is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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