Lexus SC430
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,293 cc
2643 ARMOT history
2643 AR is a silver petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,703 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 111,703 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 2643 AR
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Lexus
- Model
- SC430
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,293 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
2643 AR was last recorded at 111,703 miles on 15 May 2025, 1,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 109,748 miles · 13 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,955 miles
- Average per year
- 4,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,703 miles
- 2021 – 109,748 miles
- 2020 – 106,224 miles
- 2019 – 102,578 miles
- 2018 – 97,836 miles
- 2017 – 92,255 miles
- 2016 – 87,408 miles
- 2015 – 86,540 miles
- 2014 – 80,077 miles
- 2012 – 73,989 miles
- 2011 – 68,484 miles
- 2010 – 58,762 miles
- 2009 – 55,644 miles
- 2008 – 47,995 miles
- 2007 – 37,561 miles
- 2006 – 22,897 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail111,703 miles
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail111,703 miles (+1,955)4 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,703 miles
- Test number
- 203989608719
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Pass109,748 miles (+3,524)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 109,748 miles
- Test number
- 777538814569
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass106,224 miles (+3,646)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 106,224 miles
- Test number
- 814462414767
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded around rear subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,578 miles (+4,742)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,578 miles
- Test number
- 538078563098
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface rust in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/r tail pipe corroded
Pass97,836 miles (+35)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 97,836 miles
- Test number
- 922216971207
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not yet excessive
Fail97,801 miles (+5,546)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,801 miles
- Test number
- 603973183712
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not yet excessive
Pass92,255 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 92,255 miles
- Test number
- 706959634519
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryLower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail92,254 miles (+4,846)2 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,254 miles
- Test number
- 543801995983
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryLower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryManagement lamp on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass87,408 miles (+868)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 87,408 miles
- Test number
- 405080355510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,540 miles (+6,463)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 86,540 miles
- Test number
- 497648365176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,077 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 80,077 miles
- Test number
- 375074274137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,056 miles (+6,067)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,056 miles
- Test number
- 876574464126
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass73,989 miles (+5,505)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 73,989 miles
- Test number
- 735585702176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,484 miles (+9,722)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 68,484 miles
- Test number
- 829715351005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,762 miles (+3,118)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 58,762 miles
- Test number
- 823077770032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,644 miles (+7,649)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 55,644 miles
- Test number
- 850321249282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,995 miles (+10,434)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 47,995 miles
- Test number
- 794933338265
- NoteO/s & n/s front tyre direction incorrect.
Pass37,561 miles (+14,664)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 37,561 miles
- Test number
- 953740347264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 22,897 miles
- Test number
- 241510836239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 2643 AR
- What vehicle is registration 2643 AR currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 2643 AR on a silver petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 2643 AR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 2643 AR expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 2643 AR?
- The MOT on 2643 AR expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 2643 AR done?
- 2643 AR was recorded at 111,703 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 4,739 miles a year.
- Has 2643 AR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 2643 AR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on 2643 AR ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 2643 AR find?
- 2643 AR failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 4 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 3 more.
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