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Lexus SC430

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,293 cc

L11 VUSMOT history

L11 VUS is a silver petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 183,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
183,346 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 VUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 VUS was last recorded at 183,346 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 6,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,189 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,157 miles
Average per year
5,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,346 miles
  • 2025 – 177,189 miles
  • 2024 – 170,164 miles
  • 2023 – 164,554 miles
  • 2022 – 158,942 miles
  • 2021 – 155,738 miles
  • 2020 – 152,600 miles
  • 2019 – 145,803 miles
  • 2018 – 140,885 miles
  • 2017 – 135,935 miles
  • 2016 – 129,822 miles
  • 2015 – 123,874 miles
  • 2014 – 121,299 miles
  • 2013 – 120,721 miles
  • 2012 – 119,249 miles
  • 2009 – 103,918 miles
  • 2008 – 102,189 miles
  • 2007 – 96,175 miles
  • 2006 – 85,986 miles
  • 2005 – 74,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,346 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2005–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,346 miles (+6,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    183,346 miles
    Test number
    714246138488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass177,189 miles (+7,025)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    177,189 miles
    Test number
    400328095960
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    170,164 miles
    Test number
    750668708168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail170,164 miles (+5,610)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,164 miles
    Test number
    149354589026
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass164,554 miles (+5,612)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,554 miles
    Test number
    326964629708
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass158,942 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,942 miles
    Test number
    971118973570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,738 miles (+3,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    155,738 miles
    Test number
    506275826456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass152,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    152,600 miles
    Test number
    332867165858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,600 miles (+6,797)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,600 miles
    Test number
    245725762091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass145,803 miles (+4,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,803 miles
    Test number
    118505065982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass140,885 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,885 miles
    Test number
    372038908909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    135,935 miles
    Test number
    694054925738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,935 miles (+6,113)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,935 miles
    Test number
    914135333163
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass129,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,822 miles
    Test number
    589363600035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,822 miles (+5,948)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,822 miles
    Test number
    456988961398
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass123,874 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,874 miles
    Test number
    826660815112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,299 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,299 miles
    Test number
    779798214143
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  18. Fail121,297 miles (+576)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,297 miles
    Test number
    549619194011
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  19. Pass120,721 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,721 miles
    Test number
    328971193450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass119,891 miles (+642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,891 miles
    Test number
    176558473062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass119,249 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    119,249 miles
    Test number
    426320312113
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail119,245 miles (+15,327)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,245 miles
    Test number
    229553002428
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass103,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    103,918 miles
    Test number
    491763619204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,918 miles (+1,729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,918 miles
    Test number
    514599709247
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass102,189 miles (+6,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    102,189 miles
    Test number
    483188218216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass96,175 miles (+10,189)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    96,175 miles
    Test number
    194766307232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass85,986 miles (+11,450)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    85,986 miles
    Test number
    250906006295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    74,536 miles
    Test number
    900776205231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail74,536 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,536 miles
    Test number
    162936305221
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L11 VUS

Does L11 VUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 VUS is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 VUS?
The MOT on L11 VUS is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 VUS done?
L11 VUS was recorded at 183,346 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,161 miles a year.
Has L11 VUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 VUS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L11 VUS 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 L11 VUS find?
L11 VUS passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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