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X12 KTS

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,341 mi
Last recorded82,341 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 KTS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2012 82,341 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,341 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,744 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment light on

Fail 28 Jan 2011 77,744 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,603 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,852 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 52,850 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,935 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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X12 KTS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X12 KTS, 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 X12 KTS registered?

X12 KTS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is X12 KTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X12 KTS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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