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Lexus SC430

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,293 cc

LA51 FCOMOT history

LA51 FCO is a blue petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 23 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,231 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FCO was last recorded at 49,231 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,817 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
414 miles
Average per year
1,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,231 miles
  • 2025 – 48,817 miles
  • 2023 – 48,757 miles
  • 2022 – 45,047 miles
  • 2021 – 44,387 miles
  • 2020 – 43,471 miles
  • 2019 – 42,493 miles
  • 2018 – 41,365 miles
  • 2016 – 39,496 miles
  • 2015 – 36,290 miles
  • 2014 – 33,987 miles
  • 2013 – 33,016 miles
  • 2012 – 32,299 miles
  • 2011 – 29,908 miles
  • 2010 – 28,210 miles
  • 2009 – 27,975 miles
  • 2008 – 26,529 miles
  • 2007 – 22,969 miles
  • 2006 – 17,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,231 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryWindscreen washer bottle leaking

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,231 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    457149125631
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer bottle leaking

  2. Fail49,231 miles (+414)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    707257685803
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer bottle leaking

  3. Pass48,817 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    48,817 miles
    Test number
    140753384148
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres !!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass48,757 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    48,757 miles
    Test number
    141529109903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,566 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    109407217724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,047 miles (+660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,047 miles
    Test number
    459707131711
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass44,387 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    951935888260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,471 miles (+978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,471 miles
    Test number
    565342728181
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn low on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass42,493 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,493 miles
    Test number
    937750574560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,365 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,365 miles
    Test number
    444753792948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,496 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,496 miles
    Test number
    637123553580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,290 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,290 miles
    Test number
    667711764584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,987 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,987 miles
    Test number
    337080984484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,016 miles (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,016 miles
    Test number
    897677343255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass32,299 miles (+2,391)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,299 miles
    Test number
    277335552355
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass29,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,908 miles
    Test number
    378517441103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,908 miles (+1,698)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,908 miles
    Test number
    818867441193
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass28,210 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,210 miles
    Test number
    150296140121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,975 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,975 miles
    Test number
    271652089192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,529 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,529 miles
    Test number
    793010888152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,969 miles (+5,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,969 miles
    Test number
    602597067121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass17,199 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,199 miles
    Test number
    820370786155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,198 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,198 miles
    Test number
    200148466139
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA51 FCO

Does LA51 FCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 FCO is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FCO?
The MOT on LA51 FCO is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 FCO done?
LA51 FCO was recorded at 49,231 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,622 miles a year.
Has LA51 FCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FCO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 FCO 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 FCO find?
LA51 FCO passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight arm; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight arm; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm, and 6 more.

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