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Y12 EDS

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,681 mi
Last recorded110,681 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 EDS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 110,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 106,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,714 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 98,023 miles

Engine and floor pans have covers on under side

Tyre pressure/ warning light on dash

Unable to see rear brake pad thickness

Pass 12 Aug 2020 94,649 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,803 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 91,803 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One (1) wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear exhaust silencer pipe flanges are corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,125 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,311 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 77,462 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,126 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,067 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,040 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 70,034 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,638 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 64,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,134 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 57,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,241 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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Y12 EDS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y12 EDS, 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 Y12 EDS registered?

Y12 EDS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for Y12 EDS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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