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EJ52 RKU

2003 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,653 mi
Last recorded221,653 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 RKU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 221,653 miles

E M L on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers slight smear

Fail 22 Jan 2026 221,652 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL: on

FRONT / REAR suspension corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT / REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 220,105 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 220,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 215,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 215,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 207,536 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front support bar corroded

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

Offside Front support bar corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 203,414 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 199,526 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 199,475 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 194,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 192,814 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear has a slight brake bind

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

exhaust has a repair to it

some brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle is heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 23 Jun 2017 185,318 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Some tyres slightly worn on edge

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 175,123 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 172,224 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 170,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear exhaust tailpipes rotted off!

Fail 22 Nov 2014 170,720 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear exhaust tailpipes rotted off!

Pass 9 Nov 2013 169,461 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust joints corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 9 Nov 2013 169,461 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust joints corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Nov 2012 166,614 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

run flat indicator light on

Fail 17 Nov 2012 166,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

run flat indicator light on

Pass 5 Nov 2011 146,355 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Dec 2010 118,725 miles

eml light showing and also tyre warning light showing throughout test!

Pass 5 Dec 2009 90,103 miles

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

mil lamp on

Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,746 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 51,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 45,022 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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EJ52 RKU is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Blue 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 EJ52 RKU, 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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EJ52 RKU is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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