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Y8 RVS

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,359 mi
Last recorded45,359 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 RVS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 45,359 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 44,646 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 40,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,406 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,924 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,245 miles

tpms lamp illuminated,not indicating a malfunction

underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,170 miles

Front Suspension has surface corrosion

Rear Floor sections has surface corrosion

Rear Suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,230 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Undertray fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 33,744 miles

Front and Rear suspesion components have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,404 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 31,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 29,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,103 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 28,103 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2011 26,165 miles

slight wear to botn rear tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,592 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 21,508 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,365 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,891 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,107 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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Y8 RVS is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y8 RVS, 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 Y8 RVS registered?

Y8 RVS is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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