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X11 ASK

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,475 mi
Last recorded72,475 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 ASK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 72,475 miles

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

Tyre pressure light displayed

Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,423 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 71,625 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 71,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,724 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,101 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 52,079 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,480 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 47,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,080 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,437 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,025 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 45,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,781 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,757 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,704 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,302 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,285 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,647 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,812 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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X11 ASK 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 81.8%.

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 X11 ASK, 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 X11 ASK registered?

X11 ASK is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is X11 ASK safe to buy?

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