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Lexus SC430

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,293 cc

LC02 ESVMOT history

LC02 ESV is a silver petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 18 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2025
Mileage
44,801 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 ESV
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
18 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 ESV was last recorded at 44,801 miles on 15 Jun 2024, 726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2018: 40,364 miles, lower than 178,130 miles on 19 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
44,075 miles · 30 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
726 miles
Average per year
1,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 44,801 miles
  • 2021 – 44,075 miles
  • 2019 – 43,260 miles
  • 2018 – 40,364 miles
  • 2017 – 178,130 miles
  • 2016 – 160,796 miles
  • 2015 – 147,333 miles
  • 2014 – 135,063 miles
  • 2013 – 119,573 miles
  • 2012 – 99,789 miles
  • 2011 – 90,605 miles
  • 2010 – 74,992 miles
  • 2009 – 60,369 miles
  • 2008 – 47,230 miles
  • 2007 – 40,194 miles
  • 2006 – 31,504 miles
  • 2005 – 24,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,801 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth side inner sills, brake pipe both side, front to rear suspension components corroded

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,801 miles (+726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    44,801 miles
    Test number
    397623379098
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side inner sills, brake pipe both side, front to rear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass44,075 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,075 miles
    Test number
    496705310964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,260 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,260 miles
    Test number
    995851588422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,364 miles (-137,766)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,364 miles
    Test number
    580246888252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,130 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    178,130 miles
    Test number
    510043220395
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail178,127 miles (+17,331)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,127 miles
    Test number
    196208782577
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass160,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    160,796 miles
    Test number
    239712893695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,796 miles (+13,463)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,796 miles
    Test number
    160558549566
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryTail box heat shield loose

  9. Pass147,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    147,333 miles
    Test number
    325502665059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail147,333 miles (+12,270)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,333 miles
    Test number
    175142465432
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass135,063 miles (+15,490)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    135,063 miles
    Test number
    328923334111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTail box heat shield loose

  12. Pass119,573 miles (+19,784)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,573 miles
    Test number
    218352123407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust tail box heat shield loose
    • NoteN/s/r tyre bald on edges

  13. Pass99,789 miles (+9,184)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,789 miles
    Test number
    188119322104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s exhaust trim loose

  14. Pass90,605 miles (+15,613)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,605 miles
    Test number
    857669221134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    911058310185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,992 miles (+14,623)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    441913710125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAuxilary belt persihed.

  17. Pass60,369 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,369 miles
    Test number
    550389419114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,361 miles (+13,131)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,361 miles
    Test number
    150567919133
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass47,230 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,230 miles
    Test number
    383896708114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,194 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,194 miles
    Test number
    391956017113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,504 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,504 miles
    Test number
    552612016147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    24,585 miles
    Test number
    573610205359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 ESV

Does LC02 ESV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 ESV expired on 14 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 ESV?
The MOT on LC02 ESV expired on 14 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 ESV done?
LC02 ESV was recorded at 44,801 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2024, an average of 1,085 miles a year.
Has LC02 ESV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 ESV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LC02 ESV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC02 ESV find?
LC02 ESV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear; play in steering rack inner joint(s); suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear, and 1 more.

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