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Lexus SC430

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 4,293 cc

L100 ARGMOT history

L100 ARG is a grey petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,655 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 ARG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 ARG was last recorded at 127,655 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,653 miles · 30 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,655 miles
  • 2024 – 116,967 miles
  • 2023 – 104,471 miles
  • 2022 – 91,391 miles
  • 2021 – 83,933 miles
  • 2020 – 74,959 miles
  • 2019 – 69,919 miles
  • 2018 – 59,493 miles
  • 2017 – 51,225 miles
  • 2016 – 49,584 miles
  • 2015 – 47,369 miles
  • 2014 – 44,087 miles
  • 2013 – 40,570 miles
  • 2012 – 37,740 miles
  • 2011 – 34,642 miles
  • 2010 – 30,761 miles
  • 2009 – 26,655 miles
  • 2008 – 22,386 miles
  • 2007 – 19,518 miles
  • 2006 – 17,289 miles
  • 2005 – 15,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,655 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear parking brake performance reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,655 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,655 miles
    Test number
    980571248578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,653 miles (+50)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,653 miles
    Test number
    581230748187
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,603 miles (+10,636)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,603 miles
    Test number
    842651706803
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and damaged (0.1 (a))

  4. Pass116,967 miles (+12,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,967 miles
    Test number
    851404703864
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,471 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,471 miles
    Test number
    443914688917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,140 miles (+12,749)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,140 miles
    Test number
    920007607339
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass91,391 miles (+490)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,391 miles
    Test number
    230799430630
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake performance reduced

  8. Fail90,901 miles (+6,968)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,901 miles
    Test number
    558208372833
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake performance reduced

  9. Pass83,933 miles (+390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,933 miles
    Test number
    587686569758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail83,543 miles (+8,584)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,543 miles
    Test number
    474830605782
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,959 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,959 miles
    Test number
    374712651769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,919 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,919 miles
    Test number
    558466900311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail69,778 miles (+10,285)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,778 miles
    Test number
    580133483272
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass59,493 miles (+8,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,493 miles
    Test number
    963423734418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass51,225 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,225 miles
    Test number
    605545639294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,584 miles
    Test number
    100739768870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,584 miles (+2,215)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,584 miles
    Test number
    922133875491
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,369 miles (+3,282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,369 miles
    Test number
    656272325277
    • NoteOff side front tyer worn badly inner edge

  19. Pass44,087 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,087 miles
    Test number
    356939414273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,570 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,570 miles
    Test number
    368965623402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,740 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,740 miles
    Test number
    287908722236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,642 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,642 miles
    Test number
    649391921222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,761 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,761 miles
    Test number
    380504420286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,655 miles (+4,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,655 miles
    Test number
    351677839218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass22,386 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,386 miles
    Test number
    141831148249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,518 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,518 miles
    Test number
    974559327289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,289 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,289 miles
    Test number
    351427826462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    15,833 miles
    Test number
    720128535270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 ARG

Does L100 ARG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 ARG is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L100 ARG?
The MOT on L100 ARG is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 ARG done?
L100 ARG was recorded at 127,655 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 5,496 miles a year.
Has L100 ARG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 ARG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L100 ARG 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 L100 ARG find?
L100 ARG passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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