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Lexus SC 430 Auto

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 4,293 cc

C5 BBNMOT history

C5 BBN is a red petrol Lexus SC 430 Auto first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
130,976 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC 430 Auto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

C5 BBN was last recorded at 130,976 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,261 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
715 miles
Average per year
5,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,976 miles
  • 2025 – 130,261 miles
  • 2024 – 129,101 miles
  • 2023 – 127,912 miles
  • 2022 – 127,037 miles
  • 2021 – 125,989 miles
  • 2020 – 125,030 miles
  • 2019 – 123,565 miles
  • 2018 – 121,114 miles
  • 2017 – 117,201 miles
  • 2016 – 113,469 miles
  • 2015 – 105,300 miles
  • 2014 – 97,656 miles
  • 2013 – 90,731 miles
  • 2011 – 82,940 miles
  • 2010 – 53,555 miles
  • 2009 – 30,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,976 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,976 miles (+715)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,976 miles
    Test number
    790128150427
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,261 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,261 miles
    Test number
    681661851761
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,259 miles (+1,158)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,259 miles
    Test number
    985153275030
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,101 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,101 miles
    Test number
    200021698196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,096 miles (+1,184)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,096 miles
    Test number
    410092634698
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,912 miles (+875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,912 miles
    Test number
    327608909424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass127,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,037 miles
    Test number
    149477597751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail127,037 miles (+1,048)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,037 miles
    Test number
    340453076440
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass125,989 miles (+959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,989 miles
    Test number
    544503653841
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass125,030 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,030 miles
    Test number
    305991659418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on insides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on insides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light illuminated

  11. Fail125,008 miles (+1,443)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,008 miles
    Test number
    722082851038
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on insides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on insides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light illuminated

  12. Pass123,565 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,565 miles
    Test number
    415288312031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor lamp on

  13. Fail123,565 miles (+2,451)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,565 miles
    Test number
    673342868612
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor lamp on

  14. Pass121,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,114 miles
    Test number
    533030675794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,114 miles (+3,913)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,114 miles
    Test number
    653903832803
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass117,201 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,201 miles
    Test number
    234303247273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,200 miles (+3,731)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,200 miles
    Test number
    435299027737
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam turns off after 10 seconds (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass113,469 miles (+8,169)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,469 miles
    Test number
    252426996247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,300 miles
    Test number
    596749495079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,300 miles (+7,644)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,300 miles
    Test number
    607879895090
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass97,656 miles (+6,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,656 miles
    Test number
    597515144089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass90,731 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,731 miles
    Test number
    137233843440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,940 miles (+171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    686950171216
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge

  24. Fail82,769 miles (+29,214)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,769 miles
    Test number
    335722061441
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine & vsc warning lights are staying on

  25. Pass53,555 miles (+22,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,555 miles
    Test number
    674924820183
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner tread wearing low

  26. Pass30,727 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,727 miles
    Test number
    291291519425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,374 miles
    Test number
    163675819059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about C5 BBN

Does C5 BBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 BBN expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 BBN?
The MOT on C5 BBN expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 BBN done?
C5 BBN was recorded at 130,976 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 5,774 miles a year.
Has C5 BBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BBN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 BBN 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 C5 BBN find?
C5 BBN failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside front side repeater not working, and 8 more.

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