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Lexus SC430

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,293 cc

L1 GUCMOT history

L1 GUC is a black petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 18 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 50,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
50,240 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 GUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 GUC was last recorded at 50,240 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,763 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
477 miles
Average per year
1,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,240 miles
  • 2025 – 49,763 miles
  • 2024 – 49,429 miles
  • 2023 – 49,181 miles
  • 2022 – 48,677 miles
  • 2020 – 47,876 miles
  • 2019 – 47,488 miles
  • 2018 – 47,005 miles
  • 2017 – 45,755 miles
  • 2016 – 45,613 miles
  • 2015 – 43,575 miles
  • 2014 – 40,305 miles
  • 2013 – 36,181 miles
  • 2012 – 32,285 miles
  • 2011 – 27,996 miles
  • 2010 – 24,949 miles
  • 2009 – 22,534 miles
  • 2008 – 22,459 miles
  • 2007 – 15,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,240 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,240 miles (+477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    238422945140
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass49,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,763 miles
    Test number
    515341462520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail49,763 miles (+334)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,763 miles
    Test number
    225618614098
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass49,429 miles (+248)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    49,429 miles
    Test number
    363011121321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass49,181 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,181 miles
    Test number
    900040707157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,677 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,677 miles
    Test number
    355323914869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,876 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,876 miles
    Test number
    906376541737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,488 miles
    Test number
    301120018673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,488 miles (+483)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,488 miles
    Test number
    729425058275
    • MajorCentral Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass47,005 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,005 miles
    Test number
    382928111834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,755 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,755 miles
    Test number
    639193184682
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

  12. Pass45,613 miles (+2,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    537166689577
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

  13. Pass43,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,575 miles
    Test number
    608756965161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,575 miles (+3,270)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,575 miles
    Test number
    828896565117
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass40,305 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,305 miles
    Test number
    299671874199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,181 miles (+3,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,181 miles
    Test number
    748946473109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass32,285 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,285 miles
    Test number
    406268072146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,996 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,996 miles
    Test number
    226045891117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,949 miles (+607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,949 miles
    Test number
    743473180146
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass24,342 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,342 miles
    Test number
    872678210007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,534 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,534 miles
    Test number
    204928629073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,459 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,459 miles
    Test number
    302059988109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,884 miles
    Test number
    172530297206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 GUC

Does L1 GUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 GUC is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 GUC?
The MOT on L1 GUC is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 GUC done?
L1 GUC was recorded at 50,240 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,813 miles a year.
Has L1 GUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 GUC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 GUC 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 L1 GUC find?
L1 GUC passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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