Lexus SC430
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,293 cc
LF52 WMEMOT history
LF52 WME is a silver petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,970 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 173,970 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,211 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 WME
- 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 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 WME was last recorded at 173,970 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 2,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 171,480 miles · 12 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,490 miles
- Average per year
- 6,211 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,970 miles
- 2024 – 171,480 miles
- 2023 – 168,863 miles
- 2022 – 167,787 miles
- 2021 – 166,455 miles
- 2020 – 165,567 miles
- 2019 – 164,334 miles
- 2018 – 161,706 miles
- 2017 – 160,538 miles
- 2016 – 158,582 miles
- 2015 – 155,110 miles
- 2014 – 149,354 miles
- 2013 – 141,156 miles
- 2012 – 133,805 miles
- 2011 – 118,577 miles
- 2010 – 112,393 miles
- 2008 – 86,541 miles
- 2007 – 71,330 miles
- 2006 – 50,865 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,970 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,970 miles (+2,490)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 173,970 miles
- Test number
- 375370726211
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,480 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 171,480 miles
- Test number
- 395060719006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,431 miles (+2,568)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,431 miles
- Test number
- 481261093123
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excesive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass168,863 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 168,863 miles
- Test number
- 618048275036
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub-frame supports corroding
Fail168,862 miles (+1,075)1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,862 miles
- Test number
- 281997827465
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub-frame supports corroding
Pass167,787 miles (+1,332)2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 167,787 miles
- Test number
- 900245820877
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension rearmost strut braces corroded
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame mounted strut support corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,455 miles (+888)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 166,455 miles
- Test number
- 768047881151
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension rearmost strut braces corroded - Replacement advised
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrying arm inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrying arm inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass165,567 miles (+1,233)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 165,567 miles
- Test number
- 272761377846
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass164,334 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 164,334 miles
- Test number
- 682672755462
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail164,334 miles (+2,628)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,334 miles
- Test number
- 505954844406
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass161,706 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 161,706 miles
- Test number
- 446548730391
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail161,706 miles (+1,168)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,706 miles
- Test number
- 674137926546
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass160,538 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 160,538 miles
- Test number
- 625763837067
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor warning lamp is on
Fail160,538 miles (+1,956)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,538 miles
- Test number
- 201760306595
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor warning lamp is on
Pass158,582 miles (+3,472)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 158,582 miles
- Test number
- 862165920371
- AdvisoryEML on wiper blades poor
Pass155,110 miles (+5,756)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 155,110 miles
- Test number
- 884021860025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,354 miles (+8,198)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 149,354 miles
- Test number
- 586340334219
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass141,156 miles (+7,351)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 141,156 miles
- Test number
- 717304203221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,805 miles (+3,891)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 133,805 miles
- Test number
- 855778822273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,914 miles (+11,337)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 129,914 miles
- Test number
- 178693482400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,577 miles (+6,184)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 118,577 miles
- Test number
- 176876461444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,393 miles (+25,852)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 112,393 miles
- Test number
- 922512330234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,541 miles (+15,211)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 86,541 miles
- Test number
- 434232158297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,330 miles (+20,465)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 71,330 miles
- Test number
- 404429407217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 50,865 miles
- Test number
- 881316076066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 WME
- Does LF52 WME currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 WME is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 WME?
- The MOT on LF52 WME is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 WME done?
- LF52 WME was recorded at 173,970 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 6,211 miles a year.
- Has LF52 WME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 WME has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LF52 WME 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 LF52 WME find?
- LF52 WME passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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