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Lexus SC430

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,293 cc

B20 SNGMOT history

B20 SNG is a blue petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 194,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
194,357 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 SNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 SNG was last recorded at 194,357 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 4,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2017: 14,237 miles, lower than 132,425 miles on 30 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,814 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,543 miles
Average per year
6,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,357 miles
  • 2025 – 189,814 miles
  • 2024 – 184,449 miles
  • 2023 – 180,833 miles
  • 2021 – 176,062 miles
  • 2020 – 168,482 miles
  • 2019 – 159,175 miles
  • 2018 – 152,790 miles
  • 2017 – 142,705 miles
  • 2016 – 132,425 miles
  • 2013 – 129,952 miles
  • 2012 – 129,895 miles
  • 2010 – 117,037 miles
  • 2009 – 106,450 miles
  • 2008 – 95,798 miles
  • 2007 – 90,604 miles
  • 2006 – 69,728 miles
  • 2005 – 54,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,357 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    194,357 miles
    Test number
    264267748121
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Fail194,357 miles (+4,543)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,357 miles
    Test number
    902330328062
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass189,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    189,814 miles
    Test number
    702864609693
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  4. Fail189,814 miles (+5,365)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,814 miles
    Test number
    136614777882
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  5. Pass184,449 miles (+3,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    184,449 miles
    Test number
    347874405943
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrrision

  6. Pass180,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    180,833 miles
    Test number
    764367611256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail180,831 miles (+4,769)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,831 miles
    Test number
    296157983657
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass176,062 miles (+7,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    176,062 miles
    Test number
    784347908484
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass168,482 miles (+9,307)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    168,482 miles
    Test number
    566374761913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass159,175 miles (+6,385)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,175 miles
    Test number
    738466991689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    152,790 miles
    Test number
    819277523231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail152,790 miles (+10,085)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,790 miles
    Test number
    605021302166
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass142,705 miles (+128,468)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,705 miles
    Test number
    795653889156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail14,237 miles (-118,188)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,237 miles
    Test number
    497781099831
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNot able to see brake pad wear

  15. Pass132,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    132,425 miles
    Test number
    672288029563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,425 miles (+2,473)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,425 miles
    Test number
    173710093298
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass129,952 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,952 miles
    Test number
    227372633322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail129,895 miles (+12,858)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,895 miles
    Test number
    778979472277
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass117,037 miles (+10,587)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    117,037 miles
    Test number
    203149540057
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer heat shield insecure.

  20. Pass106,450 miles (+10,652)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,450 miles
    Test number
    641049849090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,798 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,798 miles
    Test number
    704618028026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,604 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    90,604 miles
    Test number
    133454387257
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges down to 2mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 2mm

  23. Fail90,602 miles (+20,874)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,602 miles
    Test number
    940393687229
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges down to 2mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 2mm

  24. Pass69,728 miles (+15,057)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    834477336195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2006
    Odometer
    54,671 miles
    Test number
    754053725116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 SNG

Does B20 SNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 SNG is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 SNG?
The MOT on B20 SNG is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 SNG done?
B20 SNG was recorded at 194,357 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 6,747 miles a year.
Has B20 SNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 SNG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on B20 SNG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B20 SNG find?
B20 SNG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; underbody corrosion.

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