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953 CPO

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,361 mi
Last recorded104,361 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration953 CPO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 104,361 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 104,106 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 103,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction after first use july 2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Emission control equipment obviously defective evap fuel vapour pipe broken at canister above rear axle (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 101,377 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 98,850 miles

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 17 Sep 2018 95,754 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,728 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,711 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,645 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,656 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,267 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 51,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,283 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,114 miles

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

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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953 CPO is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 953 CPO, 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 953 CPO registered?

953 CPO is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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