2003 Lexus SC430 4.3L Petrol · SC53 LEX
2003 Lexus SC430 (4.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 135,449 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS SC430
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,449 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.
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SC53 LEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 135,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC53 LEX 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 (SC53 LEX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
SC53 LEX Mileage History
- 20/10/2023122,231 mi
- 23/10/2024129,330 mi+7,099 mi
- 30/10/2024129,346 mi+16 mi
- 15/10/2025135,382 mi+6,036 mi
- 22/10/2025135,449 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 6,584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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