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YE03 UWL

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,097 mi
Last recorded65,097 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 UWL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 65,097 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 64,495 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,356 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 61,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 60,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 58,249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,214 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,168 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 58,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,145 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)

engine management light is on

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,983 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 43,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,234 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,895 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,917 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 27,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 UWL is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YE03 UWL, 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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YE03 UWL is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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