Lexus logo

Lexus SC430

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 4,293 cc

T23 OTOMOT history

T23 OTO is a red petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 30 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2025
Mileage
142,135 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,411 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T23 OTO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T23 OTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T23 OTO was last recorded at 142,135 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,216 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
919 miles
Average per year
5,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,135 miles
  • 2024 – 141,216 miles
  • 2023 – 139,375 miles
  • 2022 – 136,803 miles
  • 2020 – 133,839 miles
  • 2019 – 130,980 miles
  • 2018 – 125,791 miles
  • 2017 – 120,137 miles
  • 2016 – 118,226 miles
  • 2015 – 113,622 miles
  • 2014 – 105,170 miles
  • 2013 – 96,919 miles
  • 2012 – 90,609 miles
  • 2011 – 83,725 miles
  • 2010 – 77,054 miles
  • 2009 – 68,045 miles
  • 2007 – 54,981 miles
  • 2006 – 45,039 miles
  • 2005 – 36,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,135 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear subframe bracket corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,135 miles (+919)1 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,135 miles
    Test number
    145550172765
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,216 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,216 miles
    Test number
    330312897835
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail141,212 miles (+1,837)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,212 miles
    Test number
    235658997842
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,375 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,375 miles
    Test number
    151624971127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail139,363 miles (+2,560)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,363 miles
    Test number
    371477306673
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor 2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass136,803 miles (+2,964)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,803 miles
    Test number
    396915878745
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  7. Pass133,839 miles (+2,859)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,839 miles
    Test number
    292930870404
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  8. Pass130,980 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,980 miles
    Test number
    525211906298
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail130,977 miles (+5,186)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,977 miles
    Test number
    305812128594
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass125,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,791 miles
    Test number
    478117467713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail125,791 miles (+5,654)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,791 miles
    Test number
    816281986771
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass120,137 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,137 miles
    Test number
    508599889308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,226 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,226 miles
    Test number
    557699736883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,622 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,622 miles
    Test number
    404933419441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,170 miles
    Test number
    536372434270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail105,170 miles (+8,251)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,170 miles
    Test number
    877812334232
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass96,919 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,919 miles
    Test number
    558638893142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,609 miles (+6,884)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,609 miles
    Test number
    267012672407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,725 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,725 miles
    Test number
    179926861175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,054 miles (+9,009)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,054 miles
    Test number
    571771230153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,045 miles (+13,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,045 miles
    Test number
    844838019117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass54,981 miles (+9,942)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,981 miles
    Test number
    404472537376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,039 miles (+8,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    863929016318
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight damage to outer wall

  24. Pass36,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,875 miles
    Test number
    401438515447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 OTO

Does T23 OTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 OTO expired on 6 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 OTO?
The MOT on T23 OTO expired on 6 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 OTO done?
T23 OTO was recorded at 142,135 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 5,411 miles a year.
Has T23 OTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 OTO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T23 OTO 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 T23 OTO find?
T23 OTO failed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault, and 9 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T23O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.