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Lexus SC430

Bronze · Petrol · 2001 · 4,293 cc

S16 XUSMOT history

S16 XUS is a bronze petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,949 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 XUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 XUS was last recorded at 81,949 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,564 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
385 miles
Average per year
1,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,949 miles
  • 2025 – 81,564 miles
  • 2024 – 80,170 miles
  • 2023 – 78,801 miles
  • 2022 – 78,152 miles
  • 2021 – 77,373 miles
  • 2020 – 77,242 miles
  • 2019 – 75,997 miles
  • 2018 – 74,784 miles
  • 2017 – 73,809 miles
  • 2016 – 72,546 miles
  • 2015 – 71,079 miles
  • 2013 – 67,025 miles
  • 2012 – 64,405 miles
  • 2011 – 62,094 miles
  • 2010 – 58,615 miles
  • 2009 – 54,161 miles
  • 2008 – 50,832 miles
  • 2007 – 46,675 miles
  • 2006 – 43,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,949 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,949 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,949 miles
    Test number
    709923926067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,564 miles (+1,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,564 miles
    Test number
    513140139070
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
  3. Pass80,170 miles (+1,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,170 miles
    Test number
    492710296945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and chassis undersealed
  4. Pass78,801 miles (+649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,801 miles
    Test number
    794814983036
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder side undersealed
  5. Pass78,152 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,152 miles
    Test number
    335839281992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,373 miles (+131)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,373 miles
    Test number
    901051914402
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass77,242 miles (+1,245)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    77,242 miles
    Test number
    751015830413
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass75,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    113026785706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,997 miles (+1,213)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    205516418394
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass74,784 miles (+975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    379832674711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre thin on outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder body protection required
  11. Pass73,809 miles (+1,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,809 miles
    Test number
    663071498138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre thin on outer edge
  12. Pass72,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,546 miles
    Test number
    820567910183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,546 miles (+1,467)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,546 miles
    Test number
    151187124811
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre light damage side wall
  14. Pass71,079 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,079 miles
    Test number
    949395385036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,025 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,025 miles
    Test number
    406682013147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,405 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    689201112154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail64,381 miles (+2,287)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    999493492020
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass62,094 miles (+3,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,094 miles
    Test number
    465008661013
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
  19. Pass58,615 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,615 miles
    Test number
    564768390097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,161 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,161 miles
    Test number
    490187199035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,832 miles (+4,157)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,832 miles
    Test number
    664772708142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,675 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    632210107101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,614 miles
    Test number
    843249576147
    • 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)

Questions about S16 XUS

Does S16 XUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 XUS is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 XUS?
The MOT on S16 XUS is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 XUS done?
S16 XUS was recorded at 81,949 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,947 miles a year.
Has S16 XUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 XUS has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S16 XUS 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 S16 XUS find?
S16 XUS passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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