Lexus SC430
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 4,293 cc
T1 OTUMOT history
T1 OTU is a red petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 6 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,573 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 101,573 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,038 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T1 OTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lexus
- Model
- SC430
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,293 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T1 OTU was last recorded at 101,573 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,898 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,675 miles
- Average per year
- 4,038 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,573 miles
- 2025 – 96,898 miles
- 2024 – 93,367 miles
- 2023 – 90,534 miles
- 2022 – 89,017 miles
- 2021 – 87,355 miles
- 2020 – 85,100 miles
- 2019 – 81,554 miles
- 2018 – 78,271 miles
- 2017 – 73,739 miles
- 2016 – 68,878 miles
- 2015 – 64,589 miles
- 2014 – 60,272 miles
- 2013 – 56,470 miles
- 2012 – 53,058 miles
- 2011 – 49,812 miles
- 2010 – 45,167 miles
- 2009 – 41,376 miles
- 2008 – 35,522 miles
- 2007 – 27,943 miles
- 2006 – 19,455 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,573 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly misshaped due to been run low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,573 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 101,573 miles
- Test number
- 933812802040
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly misshaped due to been run low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail101,573 miles (+4,675)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,573 miles
- Test number
- 629796928880
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly misshaped due to been run low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,898 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 96,898 miles
- Test number
- 905823341344
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,898 miles (+3,531)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,898 miles
- Test number
- 910187209360
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,367 miles (+2,833)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 93,367 miles
- Test number
- 310105850454
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,534 miles (+1,517)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 90,534 miles
- Test number
- 791824676640
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement knuckle bush/joint
Pass89,017 miles (+1,662)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 89,017 miles
- Test number
- 111963516058
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement knuckle bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,355 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 87,355 miles
- Test number
- 642097072104
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knuckle bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail87,355 miles (+2,255)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,355 miles
- Test number
- 699888543233
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knuckle bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,100 miles (+3,546)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 85,100 miles
- Test number
- 440431027199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,554 miles (+3,283)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,554 miles
- Test number
- 454714190438
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y piece behind sheild (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,271 miles (+4,532)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 78,271 miles
- Test number
- 280892565885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 73,739 miles
- Test number
- 304695256613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,739 miles (+4,861)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,739 miles
- Test number
- 739912804436
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass68,878 miles (+4,289)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 68,878 miles
- Test number
- 880273001524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,589 miles (+4,317)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 64,589 miles
- Test number
- 948456125194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,272 miles (+3,802)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 60,272 miles
- Test number
- 275619124179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,470 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 56,470 miles
- Test number
- 237039023159
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear exhaust heavily corroded.
Fail56,470 miles (+3,412)2 dangerous4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,470 miles
- Test number
- 716868023148
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear exhaust heavily corroded.
Pass53,058 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 53,058 miles
- Test number
- 228980932452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail53,058 miles (+3,246)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,058 miles
- Test number
- 967730332150
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,812 miles (+4,645)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 49,812 miles
- Test number
- 558560131118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,167 miles (+3,791)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 45,167 miles
- Test number
- 350537920145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,376 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 41,376 miles
- Test number
- 760848819182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,376 miles (+5,854)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,376 miles
- Test number
- 691268719195
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,522 miles (+7,579)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 35,522 miles
- Test number
- 801746218177
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass27,943 miles (+8,488)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 27,943 miles
- Test number
- 434819807154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 19,455 miles
- Test number
- 441918026162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T1 OTU
- Does T1 OTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 OTU is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T1 OTU?
- The MOT on T1 OTU is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T1 OTU done?
- T1 OTU was recorded at 101,573 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,038 miles a year.
- Has T1 OTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T1 OTU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T1 OTU 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 T1 OTU find?
- T1 OTU passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre slightly damaged slightly misshaped due to been run low, and 1 more.
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