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Lexus SC430

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 4,293 cc

V31 RFCMOT history

V31 RFC is a red petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,468 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 RFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 RFC was last recorded at 75,468 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,422 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,046 miles
Average per year
3,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,468 miles
  • 2025 – 74,422 miles
  • 2024 – 72,840 miles
  • 2023 – 68,409 miles
  • 2022 – 66,824 miles
  • 2021 – 65,924 miles
  • 2020 – 60,709 miles
  • 2019 – 57,319 miles
  • 2018 – 54,911 miles
  • 2017 – 53,706 miles
  • 2015 – 51,622 miles
  • 2014 – 48,122 miles
  • 2013 – 44,361 miles
  • 2012 – 39,755 miles
  • 2011 – 35,240 miles
  • 2010 – 31,347 miles
  • 2009 – 24,287 miles
  • 2008 – 17,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,468 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not bright

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,468 miles (+1,046)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,468 miles
    Test number
    529230970771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass74,422 miles (+1,582)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,422 miles
    Test number
    600443368857
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass72,840 miles (+4)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    463680511613
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail72,836 miles (+4,427)3 dangerous4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,836 miles
    Test number
    619063132641
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass68,409 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,409 miles
    Test number
    758332314297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,824 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,824 miles
    Test number
    925713600238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not bright
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti rollbar rusty

  7. Fail66,823 miles (+899)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,823 miles
    Test number
    564676977344
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not bright
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti rollbar rusty

  8. Pass65,924 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,924 miles
    Test number
    980644636938
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output not as bright as offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail65,924 miles (+5,215)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,924 miles
    Test number
    864523737030
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output not as bright as offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass60,709 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    540178754351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,319 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    471492847035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,911 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,911 miles
    Test number
    939565834264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,908 miles (+1,202)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,908 miles
    Test number
    874116955402
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  14. Pass53,706 miles (+2,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,706 miles
    Test number
    292708028383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner edge worn

  15. Pass51,622 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,622 miles
    Test number
    830164048079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,122 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,122 miles
    Test number
    138624794242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,361 miles
    Test number
    926752663253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,361 miles (+4,606)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,361 miles
    Test number
    358710163295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,755 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,755 miles
    Test number
    349320972254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,240 miles
    Test number
    237842921356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail35,240 miles (+3,893)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,240 miles
    Test number
    109622121398
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass31,347 miles (+7,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,347 miles
    Test number
    504477700334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,287 miles (+7,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,287 miles
    Test number
    371157909347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,164 miles
    Test number
    353875198278
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V31 RFC

Does V31 RFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 RFC is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 RFC?
The MOT on V31 RFC is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 RFC done?
V31 RFC was recorded at 75,468 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,288 miles a year.
Has V31 RFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 RFC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V31 RFC 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 V31 RFC find?
V31 RFC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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