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Lexus GS300

Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 2,995 cc

45 EMMOT history

45 EM is a purple petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,944 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
45 EM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

45 EM was last recorded at 124,944 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,941 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,944 miles
  • 2025 – 121,845 miles
  • 2024 – 118,142 miles
  • 2023 – 113,160 miles
  • 2022 – 108,658 miles
  • 2021 – 105,504 miles
  • 2020 – 102,902 miles
  • 2019 – 96,424 miles
  • 2018 – 86,987 miles
  • 2017 – 79,247 miles
  • 2016 – 74,419 miles
  • 2015 – 67,158 miles
  • 2014 – 60,183 miles
  • 2013 – 48,390 miles
  • 2012 – 38,075 miles
  • 2011 – 27,676 miles
  • 2010 – 25,241 miles
  • 2009 – 21,302 miles
  • 2008 – 18,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,944 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear disc backplates corroded awayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front and rear exhaust heat shields loose

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front suspension corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Both sides front shock absorber shrouds broken

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Fuel tank metal shroud corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,944 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,944 miles
    Test number
    697268226048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear disc backplates corroded away
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily corroded

  2. Fail124,941 miles (+3,096)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,941 miles
    Test number
    121950187402
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension arm adjusting rod broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear disc backplates corroded away
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily corroded

  3. Pass121,845 miles (+3,703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,845 miles
    Test number
    225598556814
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside heavily undersealed

  4. Pass118,142 miles (+4,982)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,142 miles
    Test number
    639907653091
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in underseal

  5. Pass113,160 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,160 miles
    Test number
    408733993936
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front shock absorber shrouds broken
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryFuel tank metal shroud corroded

  6. Fail113,160 miles (+4,502)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,160 miles
    Test number
    793566762344
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front shock absorber shrouds broken
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryFuel tank metal shroud corroded

  7. Pass108,658 miles (+3,154)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    427554355534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front shock absorber shrouds broken
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFuel tank shroud corroded

  8. Pass105,504 miles (+2,602)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,504 miles
    Test number
    698535359270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing at outer edge
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFuel tank shroud corroded

  9. Pass102,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    102,902 miles
    Test number
    695404954015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,902 miles (+6,478)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,902 miles
    Test number
    439985018760
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass96,424 miles (+9,437)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    96,424 miles
    Test number
    759999966304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,987 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    888636188192
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn [[ BALD]] at inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside starting to corrode

  13. Fail86,896 miles (+7,649)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,896 miles
    Test number
    407684186352
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn [[ BALD]] at inner edge
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside starting to corrode

  14. Pass79,247 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,247 miles
    Test number
    586603910136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,419 miles (+7,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,419 miles
    Test number
    767760581474
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  16. Pass67,158 miles (+6,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,158 miles
    Test number
    638853005105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass60,183 miles (+11,793)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,183 miles
    Test number
    116103384474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass48,390 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,390 miles
    Test number
    575344293044
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLong travel on parkbrake
    • NoteWiper marks in windscreen

  19. Fail48,390 miles (+10,315)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,390 miles
    Test number
    708084093005
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLong travel on parkbrake
    • NoteWiper marks in windscreen

  20. Pass38,075 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,075 miles
    Test number
    918813702117
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s wiper deteriorated
    • NoteTyre pressure fault lamp on

  21. Fail38,075 miles (+10,399)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,075 miles
    Test number
    977093002197
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s wiper deteriorated
    • NoteTyre pressure fault lamp on

  22. Pass27,676 miles (+2,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,676 miles
    Test number
    338591211164
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass25,241 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,241 miles
    Test number
    261891530205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,302 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,302 miles
    Test number
    442243409244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,064 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,064 miles
    Test number
    211318208277
    • NoteFront tyre edges worn
    • NoteRear tyre edges worn below limit

Questions about 45 EM

What vehicle is registration 45 EM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 45 EM on a purple petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 29 Jun 2005. 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 45 EM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 45 EM is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 45 EM?
The MOT on 45 EM is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 45 EM done?
45 EM was recorded at 124,944 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 6,031 miles a year.
Has 45 EM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 45 EM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 45 EM 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 45 EM find?
45 EM passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear disc backplates corroded away; underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

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