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A15 YMO

2003 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,807 mi
Last recorded134,807 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 YMO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 134,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2025 134,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2023 127,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 115,926 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 105,066 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,429 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 84,638 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 84,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 73,878 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 73,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 65,256 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 65,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,949 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,611 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,582 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,498 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,300 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,536 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,563 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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A15 YMO is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A15 YMO, 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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A15 YMO is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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