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EG03 KKU

2003 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,595 mi
Last recorded145,595 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 KKU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 145,595 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low centre tread

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2025 145,591 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low centre tread

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 135,755 miles

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

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

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,730 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 124,876 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 115,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 110,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 106,834 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 106,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2018 106,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 105,344 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,784 miles

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

both front tyre treads low on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Jul 2013 95,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,558 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,969 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,271 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,046 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,658 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,806 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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EG03 KKU is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EG03 KKU, 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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EG03 KKU is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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