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LJ03 RSY

2003 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,961 mi
Last recorded50,961 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 RSY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 50,961 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 50,957 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 49,533 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 47,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 45,386 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 45,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 44,392 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,992 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn but not binding at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2019 42,992 miles

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

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

Nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn but not binding at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,121 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 37,744 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,916 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,736 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,014 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,950 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,720 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 27,718 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,211 miles

smear at front wipers/rubber torn

tyre pressure light staying on

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,903 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,784 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,784 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,711 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 22,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LJ03 RSY is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJ03 RSY, 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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LJ03 RSY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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