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YE03 SCC

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,811 mi
Last recorded96,811 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SCC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 96,811 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 89,940 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 88,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,855 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 84,418 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres early replacement required inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,759 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,847 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine man light on

headlamp adjust light on

tyre presure light on

Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,058 miles

engine man light on

headlamp adjust light on

tyre presure light on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,476 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 63,476 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,255 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 61,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,678 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 16,266 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 16,148 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

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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YE03 SCC is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE03 SCC, 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 YE03 SCC registered?

YE03 SCC is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is YE03 SCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 SCC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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