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Y96 NWA

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,465 mi
Last recorded78,465 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 NWA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 78,465 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 78,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,650 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 71,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 71,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,444 miles

Offside Rear parking brake lower braking effort!

Fail 9 Jun 2021 70,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also very badly worn on edges with damage to side walls! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also very badly worn on edges with damage to side walls! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake lower braking effort!

Pass 8 Jun 2020 67,260 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML on

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,390 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 64,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2018 60,736 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 60,736 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,747 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,331 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,240 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,432 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,968 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread edges

o/s/front brake binding close to BORDER LINE

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,107 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,645 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,597 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,442 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,821 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,622 miles

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

both front tyres on legal limit

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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Y96 NWA 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 79.2%.

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 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 Y96 NWA, 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 Y96 NWA registered?

Y96 NWA is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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