2003 Lexus SC430 4.3L Petrol · SAM 8
2003 Lexus SC430 (4.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 60,798 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS SC430
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SAM 8 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 60,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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SAM 8 Mileage History
- 10/12/202159,584 mi
- 07/12/202260,005 mi+421 mi
- 09/12/202360,365 mi+360 mi
- 10/12/202460,600 mi+235 mi
- 05/12/202560,798 mi+198 mi
Average of roughly 305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SAM 8 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Lexus Sc430 (SAM 8) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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