2003 Lexus SC430 4.3L Petrol · TY03 AAA
2003 Lexus SC430 (4.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 94,423 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS SC430
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TY03 AAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 94,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TY03 AAA 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 (TY03 AAA) between May 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”; “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))”.
TY03 AAA Mileage History
- 10/05/202388,976 mi
- 16/05/202388,992 mi+16 mi
- 15/08/202492,240 mi+3,248 mi
- 11/09/202492,281 mi+41 mi
- 01/09/202594,423 mi+2,142 mi
Average of roughly 2,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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