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Lexus SC430

Maroon · Petrol · 2001 · 4,293 cc

LA51 ZFPMOT history

LA51 ZFP is a maroon petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 26 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,546 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 ZFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 ZFP was last recorded at 117,546 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,402 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
3,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,546 miles
  • 2025 – 117,402 miles
  • 2023 – 117,111 miles
  • 2022 – 116,860 miles
  • 2021 – 116,182 miles
  • 2020 – 115,183 miles
  • 2019 – 114,160 miles
  • 2018 – 112,655 miles
  • 2017 – 110,830 miles
  • 2016 – 108,784 miles
  • 2015 – 108,179 miles
  • 2013 – 105,903 miles
  • 2012 – 96,713 miles
  • 2011 – 82,241 miles
  • 2009 – 77,315 miles
  • 2008 – 70,327 miles
  • 2007 – 61,946 miles
  • 2005 – 54,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,546 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Outer Cv joint leaking grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,546 miles (+144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,546 miles
    Test number
    637638297245
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass117,402 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,402 miles
    Test number
    961805752058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,375 miles (+264)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,375 miles
    Test number
    964323674912
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass117,111 miles (+251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,111 miles
    Test number
    367860147123
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass116,860 miles (+678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,860 miles
    Test number
    751456156585
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass116,182 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,182 miles
    Test number
    511655461264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,183 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,183 miles
    Test number
    953913020084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,160 miles (+1,505)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,160 miles
    Test number
    875712737021
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass112,655 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,655 miles
    Test number
    348699967153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,830 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,830 miles
    Test number
    289424515264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Cv joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  11. Fail110,830 miles (+2,046)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,830 miles
    Test number
    379325703355
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Cv joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  12. Pass108,784 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,784 miles
    Test number
    434620476480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,179 miles (+2,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    625307841020
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail105,903 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,903 miles
    Test number
    248366563296
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked
  15. Pass105,903 miles (+9,190)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,903 miles
    Test number
    306176663415
    • NoteWindscreen cracked
  16. Pass96,713 miles (+14,472)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,713 miles
    Test number
    749713842267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,241 miles
    Test number
    815251991005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,241 miles (+4,926)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,241 miles
    Test number
    176620791436
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass77,315 miles (+6,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    914835619240
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass70,327 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,327 miles
    Test number
    381900728222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,262 miles (+8,316)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    400027888041
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine man light on
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on
  22. Pass61,946 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,946 miles
    Test number
    534715447073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    54,709 miles
    Test number
    610996355316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 ZFP

Does LA51 ZFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 ZFP is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 ZFP?
The MOT on LA51 ZFP is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 ZFP done?
LA51 ZFP was recorded at 117,546 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,036 miles a year.
Has LA51 ZFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 ZFP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 ZFP 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 ZFP find?
LA51 ZFP passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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