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X999 EMM

2003 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,468 mi
Last recorded49,468 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX999 EMM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 49,468 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 46,035 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 44,663 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose and corroded

slight play to both front top ball joints

Pass 19 Apr 2023 42,611 miles

exhaust system corroded and rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jan 2022 40,466 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 39,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 38,535 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 34,416 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 30,241 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,927 miles

cut in n/s front outer tyre wall

Fail 27 Mar 2017 29,927 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cut in n/s front outer tyre wall

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,607 miles

n/s front outer tyre wall detiroted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,378 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,873 miles

n/s front outer tyre wall detiroted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,449 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,049 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,574 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 20,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,386 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,042 miles

both front tyres inside edge below 1.5mm

Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,311 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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X999 EMM is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X999 EMM, 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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X999 EMM is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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