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21 MUM

2003 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,157 mi
Last recorded71,157 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 MUM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 71,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 69,333 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear Silencer both flanges Corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,705 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2024 66,705 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,442 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 63,992 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

both front bottom ball joint dust covers leaking

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2023 63,992 miles

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

both front bottom ball joint dust covers leaking

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 19 May 2022 60,655 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front bottom ball joint dust covers leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,547 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 56,844 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,911 miles

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,926 miles

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,549 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,060 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,180 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,034 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Coolant low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,311 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,787 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,916 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,081 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 21,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,323 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)

front tyres worn on inside edge needs aliment

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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21 MUM is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Red 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 21 MUM, 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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21 MUM is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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