2003 Lexus SC430 4.3L Petrol · MWF 1
2003 Lexus SC430 (4.3L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2003. Recorded mileage 24,761 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2021. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS SC430
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MWF 1 Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2020
- 24,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MWF 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Lexus Sc430 (MWF 1) between July 2006 and July 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
MWF 1 Mileage History
- 27/07/200610,611 mi
- 03/05/200714,110 mi+3,499 mi
- 01/05/200816,358 mi+2,248 mi
- 02/05/200816,367 mi+9 mi
- 01/05/200918,178 mi+1,811 mi
- 30/03/201020,130 mi+1,952 mi
- 14/04/201121,972 mi+1,842 mi
- 14/04/201121,972 mi
- 16/09/201122,711 mi+739 mi
- 01/11/201223,816 mi+1,105 mi
- 27/11/201424,607 mi+791 mi
- 17/06/201924,703 mi+96 mi
- 24/07/202024,761 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 1,011 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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