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DE53 LWG

2003 Lexus SC430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,423 mi
Last recorded94,423 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LWG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 94,423 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around front cross member (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 92,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joins between cat and middle and Y Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 88,992 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 88,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 85,661 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 85,661 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 83,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,282 miles

Rear Undersealed rear suspension components

Undersealed all seals

Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,216 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,475 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 624,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml light on tyre pressure light on dash

Fail 25 Jul 2014 61,785 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml light on tyre pressure light on dash

handbrake noisy when applied

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,176 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,113 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 54,113 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front 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 26 Jul 2011 49,067 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 49,067 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,700 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r disc scored

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,010 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

car due service

slight damage to near side rear tyre sidewall

window washers partially blocked

Fail 16 Jul 2009 31,010 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

car due service

slight damage to near side rear tyre sidewall

window washers partially blocked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,387 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 22,387 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Poor out-put from washer jets..

Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 14,511 miles

both front tyres feathered on inner edges.

drivers door has damage to outer skin.

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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DE53 LWG is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DE53 LWG, 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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DE53 LWG is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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