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Y60 CEW

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,854 mi
Last recorded90,854 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY60 CEW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 90,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges + outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 90,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges + outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,528 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,766 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 82,745 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,782 miles

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 14 Nov 2018 66,961 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,951 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,557 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 63,341 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,191 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,424 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 52,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 47,911 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 42,125 miles
Pass 29 May 2008
Pass 29 May 2007 27,852 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 20,995 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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Y60 CEW 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 Y60 CEW, 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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Y60 CEW is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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