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Lexus SC430

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,293 cc

L3 XUFMOT history

L3 XUF is a black petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 220,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
220,002 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XUF was last recorded at 220,002 miles on 12 Oct 2025, 6,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
213,153 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,849 miles
Average per year
6,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 220,002 miles
  • 2024 – 213,153 miles
  • 2023 – 207,001 miles
  • 2022 – 204,629 miles
  • 2021 – 201,330 miles
  • 2020 – 196,801 miles
  • 2019 – 189,089 miles
  • 2018 – 178,272 miles
  • 2017 – 169,370 miles
  • 2016 – 162,542 miles
  • 2015 – 155,080 miles
  • 2014 – 147,855 miles
  • 2013 – 140,213 miles
  • 2012 – 131,588 miles
  • 2011 – 123,369 miles
  • 2010 – 115,154 miles
  • 2009 – 104,520 miles
  • 2008 – 93,529 miles
  • 2007 – 85,698 miles
  • 2006 – 82,821 miles
  • 2005 – 81,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,002 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,002 miles (+6,849)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    220,002 miles
    Test number
    383347504153
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass213,153 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    213,153 miles
    Test number
    915668579121
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail213,153 miles (+6,152)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,153 miles
    Test number
    569529780656
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass207,001 miles (+2,372)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    207,001 miles
    Test number
    111968568652
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers are fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight movement in the offside front track rod end joint. Gaiter is slightly deteriorated

  5. Pass204,629 miles (+3,299)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    204,629 miles
    Test number
    168410603155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cataylst/front pipe gaskets (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering rack gaiter is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both nearside and offside front inner and outer steering system joints
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from the engine/steering system units
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from the rear dif unit

  6. Pass201,330 miles (+4,529)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    201,330 miles
    Test number
    613322886094
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight movement in the nearside front steering inner joint with rack
    • AdvisorySlight movement in the offside front steering track rod end joint

  7. Pass196,801 miles (+7,712)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    196,801 miles
    Test number
    464227072062
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering inner joint has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front trackrod end has slight movement in a joint
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass189,089 miles (+10,817)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    189,089 miles
    Test number
    463953992187
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight power steering oil leak

  9. Pass178,272 miles (+8,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    178,272 miles
    Test number
    895927960931
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass169,370 miles (+6,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    169,370 miles
    Test number
    876222758784
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside suspension bottom (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass162,542 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    162,542 miles
    Test number
    805208529104
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail162,542 miles (+7,462)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,542 miles
    Test number
    429229461605
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass155,080 miles (+7,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    155,080 miles
    Test number
    388548767873
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside bottom (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  14. Pass147,855 miles (+7,642)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    147,855 miles
    Test number
    939323094280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,213 miles (+8,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    140,213 miles
    Test number
    138859183257
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass131,588 miles (+8,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    131,588 miles
    Test number
    165910492210
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass123,369 miles (+8,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    123,369 miles
    Test number
    268660591252
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass115,154 miles (+10,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    115,154 miles
    Test number
    423609490210
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass104,520 miles (+10,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    104,520 miles
    Test number
    860776889258
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass93,529 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,529 miles
    Test number
    410813268197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,698 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,698 miles
    Test number
    141272067125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,821 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    82,821 miles
    Test number
    874030036102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    81,561 miles
    Test number
    320227295482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 XUF

Does L3 XUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XUF is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 XUF?
The MOT on L3 XUF is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 XUF done?
L3 XUF was recorded at 220,002 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2025, an average of 6,933 miles a year.
Has L3 XUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XUF has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 XUF 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 L3 XUF find?
L3 XUF passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged, and 3 more.

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