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Y3 HRW

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,665 mi
Last recorded169,665 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 HRW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 169,665 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 169,257 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 168,798 miles

Offside Front side marker not working

Fail 14 Jun 2023 168,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front side marker not working

Pass 19 Jun 2021 168,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 161,592 miles

rear seats not in use at time of test l.p.g tank fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2019 161,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats not in use at time of test l.p.g tank fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 150,287 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 12 May 2017 141,018 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats not in use at time of test - LPG tank conversion fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 132,765 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 132,765 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 130,228 miles

Engine & screen wash warning lights on.

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Play in ball joint.

Offside Rear Upper Slight play in ball joint.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 112,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,107 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,874 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,823 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,825 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 68,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,086 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,274 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,554 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,554 miles

Nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,310 miles

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

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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Y3 HRW is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y3 HRW, 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 Y3 HRW registered?

Y3 HRW is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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