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Lexus SC430

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,293 cc

BCL 250MOT history

BCL 250 is a blue petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 19 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 145,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,267 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BCL 250
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BCL 250 was last recorded at 145,267 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,869 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
398 miles
Average per year
5,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,267 miles
  • 2025 – 144,869 miles
  • 2024 – 144,682 miles
  • 2023 – 144,534 miles
  • 2022 – 144,025 miles
  • 2021 – 143,198 miles
  • 2019 – 142,189 miles
  • 2018 – 141,789 miles
  • 2017 – 141,433 miles
  • 2016 – 140,185 miles
  • 2015 – 130,023 miles
  • 2014 – 117,425 miles
  • 2013 – 115,206 miles
  • 2012 – 103,257 miles
  • 2011 – 88,441 miles
  • 2009 – 71,536 miles
  • 2008 – 52,190 miles
  • 2007 – 35,961 miles
  • 2006 – 31,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,267 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • ADVANCED UNDER BODY CORROSION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER PIPES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CLOSE TO LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,267 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,267 miles
    Test number
    845720015631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,869 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,869 miles
    Test number
    145807192780
    • AdvisoryADVANCED UNDER BODY CORROSION
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER PIPES
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  3. Fail144,869 miles (+187)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,869 miles
    Test number
    876144455312
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVANCED UNDER BODY CORROSION
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER PIPES
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  4. Pass144,682 miles (+148)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,682 miles
    Test number
    363832770252
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components and underbody advanced corrosion

  5. Pass144,534 miles (+509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,534 miles
    Test number
    781775388077
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder body, rear subframe and suspension corroded

  6. Pass144,025 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,025 miles
    Test number
    783115560574
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail144,024 miles (+826)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,024 miles
    Test number
    428661597488
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass143,198 miles (+1,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,198 miles
    Test number
    182132352100
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass142,189 miles (+400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,189 miles
    Test number
    881697998326
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass141,789 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,789 miles
    Test number
    981376743635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,433 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,433 miles
    Test number
    684941290056
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail141,431 miles (+1,246)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,431 miles
    Test number
    713455028755
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass140,185 miles (+10,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,185 miles
    Test number
    884067200984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass130,023 miles (+52)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,023 miles
    Test number
    729480615187
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low and has 2 nails in it

  15. Fail129,971 miles (+12,546)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,971 miles
    Test number
    999368495048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low and has 2 nails in it
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass117,425 miles (+2,219)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,425 miles
    Test number
    605410954084
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass115,206 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,206 miles
    Test number
    118736463072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteTyre run flat warning light on
    • NoteEngine management warning light on

  18. Fail115,206 miles (+11,949)4 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,206 miles
    Test number
    335976963038
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteTyre run flat warning light on
    • NoteEngine management warning light on

  19. Pass103,257 miles (+14,816)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    103,257 miles
    Test number
    307331262045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside wiper worn
    • NoteTyre monitor light on

  20. Pass88,441 miles (+16,905)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    689920061032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,536 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,536 miles
    Test number
    762378169223
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass71,536 miles (+19,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,536 miles
    Test number
    784228569227
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass52,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,190 miles
    Test number
    453692058314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,190 miles (+2,882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,190 miles
    Test number
    300770058334
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass49,308 miles (+13,347)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,308 miles
    Test number
    630341138203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,961 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,961 miles
    Test number
    860567127224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,333 miles
    Test number
    541732966267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BCL 250

What vehicle is registration BCL 250 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BCL 250 on a blue petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 19 Dec 2001. 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 BCL 250 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BCL 250 is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on BCL 250?
The MOT on BCL 250 is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BCL 250 done?
BCL 250 was recorded at 145,267 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,885 miles a year.
Has BCL 250 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BCL 250 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on BCL 250 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 BCL 250 find?
BCL 250 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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