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Lexus SC430

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,293 cc

S3 VFYMOT history

S3 VFY is a blue petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
51,756 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VFY was last recorded at 51,756 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,613 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,143 miles
Average per year
1,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,756 miles
  • 2025 – 50,613 miles
  • 2024 – 49,730 miles
  • 2023 – 48,794 miles
  • 2022 – 47,837 miles
  • 2021 – 45,771 miles
  • 2020 – 42,649 miles
  • 2019 – 42,447 miles
  • 2018 – 41,458 miles
  • 2017 – 38,229 miles
  • 2016 – 37,630 miles
  • 2015 – 33,960 miles
  • 2014 – 31,803 miles
  • 2013 – 29,822 miles
  • 2012 – 28,165 miles
  • 2011 – 26,062 miles
  • 2010 – 24,304 miles
  • 2009 – 21,721 miles
  • 2008 – 18,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,756 miles
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads not visible
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,756 miles (+1,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    588134653852
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads not visible
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  2. Pass50,613 miles (+883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    50,613 miles
    Test number
    131330249640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass49,730 miles (+936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    965964952403
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and suspension components surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and suspension components surface corrosion.

  4. Pass48,794 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,794 miles
    Test number
    324282696945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,837 miles
    Test number
    595638543440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Fail47,837 miles (+2,066)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,837 miles
    Test number
    557917765815
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  7. Pass45,771 miles (+3,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,771 miles
    Test number
    927103465276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass42,649 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,649 miles
    Test number
    654101474022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,447 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    42,447 miles
    Test number
    142076972613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,458 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,458 miles
    Test number
    485729011766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,229 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,229 miles
    Test number
    216117581169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,630 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,630 miles
    Test number
    288756667654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,960 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,960 miles
    Test number
    409792255106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,803 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,803 miles
    Test number
    648378144157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,822 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,822 miles
    Test number
    289218343192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,165 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,165 miles
    Test number
    576144242168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,062 miles
    Test number
    905244441148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,062 miles (+1,758)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,062 miles
    Test number
    479154241124
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass24,304 miles (+2,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,304 miles
    Test number
    330895040123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass21,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,721 miles
    Test number
    221095259438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail21,721 miles (+3,202)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,721 miles
    Test number
    972225459139
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass18,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,519 miles
    Test number
    153347958140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VFY

Does S3 VFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VFY is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VFY?
The MOT on S3 VFY is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VFY done?
S3 VFY was recorded at 51,756 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,851 miles a year.
Has S3 VFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VFY has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 VFY 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 S3 VFY find?
S3 VFY passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pads not visible; surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

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