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DEB 33V

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,754 mi
Last recorded174,754 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEB 33V
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 174,754 miles

Front and rear level adjuster damage. Not affecting the vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 173,070 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 170,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 166,487 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 166,487 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 160,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 160,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split /tear on the inside wall dangerous to drive (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 155,524 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 152,653 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 152,634 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative N/s/f & n/s/r headlamp levelling mechanism either broken or bent (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect slight exhaust blow from inside o/s/r pipe mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 146,642 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & is worn on edges ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges and has several deep splits in both sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on limit it also has a nail in it,is almost flat and also badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 146,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor bracket snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor bracket snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & is worn on edges ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges and has several deep splits in both sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on limit it also has a nail in it,is almost flat and also badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 140,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Check with wheels off (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre - chunk out of inner sidewall

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 140,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Check with wheels off (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre - chunk out of inner sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 134,546 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 134,546 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Non existant (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both n/s tyre pressures seriously low

Nearside Rear Brake disc seriously worn & scored

Pass 6 Jan 2016 127,544 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 121,498 miles

o/s rear metal exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 30 Dec 2013 112,857 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 112,857 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,298 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 80,740 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 May 2010 80,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 16 Apr 2009 77,830 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,096 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 60,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 45,751 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,751 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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DEB 33V is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DEB 33V, 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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DEB 33V is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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