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YJT 8Y

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,762 mi
Last recorded107,762 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 8Y
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 107,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 104,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 104,204 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,547 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 100,541 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 97,130 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,250 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 92,242 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL SECTION SLIGHT LEEK (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,067 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,623 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 76,706 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,706 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 76,176 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 19 Jun 2012 65,128 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,046 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,607 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 39,859 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,259 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,712 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,473 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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YJT 8Y is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YJT 8Y, 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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YJT 8Y is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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