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Lexus SC430

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,293 cc

SAM 8MOT history

SAM 8 is a silver petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 10 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,798 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAM 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAM 8 was last recorded at 60,798 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,600 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
198 miles
Average per year
2,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,798 miles
  • 2024 – 60,600 miles
  • 2023 – 60,365 miles
  • 2022 – 60,005 miles
  • 2021 – 59,584 miles
  • 2020 – 59,093 miles
  • 2019 – 58,008 miles
  • 2018 – 56,972 miles
  • 2017 – 55,715 miles
  • 2016 – 54,365 miles
  • 2015 – 52,136 miles
  • 2014 – 46,793 miles
  • 2013 – 41,378 miles
  • 2012 – 36,068 miles
  • 2011 – 30,818 miles
  • 2010 – 25,818 miles
  • 2009 – 20,818 miles
  • 2008 – 16,159 miles
  • 2007 – 11,080 miles
  • 2006 – 8,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,798 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,798 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,798 miles
    Test number
    643583178850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,600 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    596141784025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,365 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,365 miles
    Test number
    566548246589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,005 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,005 miles
    Test number
    736762538177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,584 miles (+491)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,584 miles
    Test number
    629939956705
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass59,093 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    792779351451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,008 miles
    Test number
    543391679539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail58,008 miles (+1,036)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,008 miles
    Test number
    431209589359
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,972 miles (+1,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,972 miles
    Test number
    536203963283
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPM warning light on

  10. Pass55,715 miles (+1,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,715 miles
    Test number
    556773498792
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass54,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    778644190376
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut

  12. Fail54,365 miles (+2,229)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    233115994876
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut

  13. Pass52,136 miles (+5,343)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,136 miles
    Test number
    999610855136
    • NoteBoth front tyre inner sidewalls splitting
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald inner edge

  14. Pass46,793 miles (+5,415)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,793 miles
    Test number
    505598054106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes starting to split

  15. Pass41,378 miles (+5,310)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,378 miles
    Test number
    266039553135
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes starting to split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

  16. Pass36,068 miles (+5,250)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,068 miles
    Test number
    918931362134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes starting to split
    • NoteTyre light on

  17. Fail30,818 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,818 miles
    Test number
    278114551480
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass30,818 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,818 miles
    Test number
    339654251110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,818 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,818 miles
    Test number
    762330260182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,818 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,818 miles
    Test number
    733722469184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,159 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,159 miles
    Test number
    603622568161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,080 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,080 miles
    Test number
    704299757143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,264 miles
    Test number
    281779556185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SAM 8

What vehicle is registration SAM 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAM 8 on a silver petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 10 Jun 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAM 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAM 8 is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SAM 8?
The MOT on SAM 8 is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAM 8 done?
SAM 8 was recorded at 60,798 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,695 miles a year.
Has SAM 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAM 8 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on SAM 8 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 SAM 8 find?
SAM 8 passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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