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Lexus SC430

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,293 cc

LA51 FCDMOT history

LA51 FCD is a silver petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
153,649 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FCD was last recorded at 153,649 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,862 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,787 miles
Average per year
5,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,649 miles
  • 2024 – 150,862 miles
  • 2023 – 144,558 miles
  • 2022 – 139,721 miles
  • 2020 – 123,250 miles
  • 2019 – 118,874 miles
  • 2018 – 112,921 miles
  • 2017 – 99,259 miles
  • 2016 – 94,080 miles
  • 2014 – 86,482 miles
  • 2013 – 78,187 miles
  • 2012 – 76,383 miles
  • 2011 – 72,603 miles
  • 2010 – 67,737 miles
  • 2009 – 64,187 miles
  • 2008 – 61,706 miles
  • 2006 – 53,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,649 miles (+2,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    153,649 miles
    Test number
    951072232014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  2. Pass150,862 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,862 miles
    Test number
    976889080625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  3. Fail150,862 miles (+6,304)2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,862 miles
    Test number
    113175077765
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  4. Pass144,558 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,558 miles
    Test number
    139959478375
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail144,558 miles (+4,837)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,558 miles
    Test number
    789437826587
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass139,721 miles (+10,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,721 miles
    Test number
    165328017423
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass128,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,925 miles
    Test number
    522271442267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox pin holed center sction rusty (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail128,925 miles (+5,675)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,925 miles
    Test number
    988015479283
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox pin holed center sction rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass123,250 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,250 miles
    Test number
    578721604893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,874 miles (+5,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,874 miles
    Test number
    411527339058
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass112,921 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,921 miles
    Test number
    411670171891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,474 miles (+8,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,474 miles
    Test number
    849877602038
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass99,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,259 miles
    Test number
    508207807124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,259 miles (+5,179)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,259 miles
    Test number
    337652788218
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
  15. Pass94,080 miles (+7,598)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,080 miles
    Test number
    796877023119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,482 miles (+4,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,482 miles
    Test number
    479995364381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass82,062 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,062 miles
    Test number
    748003004077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    125124903069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,187 miles (+1,804)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    465314303032
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass76,383 miles (+3,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,383 miles
    Test number
    238911112013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass72,603 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,603 miles
    Test number
    197421411464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,737 miles (+3,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,737 miles
    Test number
    160552510474
    • 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)
  23. Pass64,187 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    764484519033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,706 miles (+7,942)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,706 miles
    Test number
    831224008066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,764 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,764 miles
    Test number
    184976656325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,475 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,475 miles
    Test number
    982615006063
    • NoteTyre pressure low- warning lamp illuminated on dash{ faulty ).

Questions about LA51 FCD

Does LA51 FCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 FCD is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FCD?
The MOT on LA51 FCD is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 FCD done?
LA51 FCD was recorded at 153,649 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,283 miles a year.
Has LA51 FCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FCD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 FCD 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 LA51 FCD find?
LA51 FCD passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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