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XR03 LEX

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,482 mi
Last recorded76,482 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR03 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 76,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 74,795 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,535 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,927 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,926 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,973 miles

Offside centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,973 miles

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

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

Offside centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,159 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,871 miles

Centre offside exhaust bracket broke off

Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,871 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre offside exhaust bracket broke off

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,409 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 50,173 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 47,598 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,573 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,136 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,712 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 18,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,942 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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XR03 LEX is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XR03 LEX, 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 XR03 LEX registered?

XR03 LEX is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is XR03 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for XR03 LEX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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