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B1 BNA

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,665 mi
Last recorded150,665 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 BNA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 150,665 miles

Engine cover, undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2025 146,104 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

Washer tank leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2024 142,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 142,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,709 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seals (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 137,626 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seals (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 132,931 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 129,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 129,810 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 127,746 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 127,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 124,000 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 124,000 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,519 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 118,519 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 114,053 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 108,996 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake judder

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,086 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 83,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,575 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 72,266 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,207 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 11 Dec 2008 56,670 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,479 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,777 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,698 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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B1 BNA is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B1 BNA, 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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B1 BNA is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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