Lexus GS300
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,997 cc
8968 WUMOT history
8968 WU is a silver petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 18 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,910 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 124,910 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,495 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 8968 WU
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Lexus
- Model
- GS300
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
8968 WU was last recorded at 124,910 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,113 miles · 3 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 797 miles
- Average per year
- 3,495 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,910 miles
- 2025 – 124,113 miles
- 2024 – 123,135 miles
- 2023 – 122,013 miles
- 2022 – 120,230 miles
- 2021 – 117,890 miles
- 2020 – 113,946 miles
- 2019 – 110,762 miles
- 2018 – 109,394 miles
- 2017 – 109,386 miles
- 2016 – 108,547 miles
- 2015 – 105,462 miles
- 2014 – 99,902 miles
- 2013 – 96,056 miles
- 2012 – 92,723 miles
- 2011 – 88,331 miles
- 2010 – 84,142 miles
- 2009 – 75,471 miles
- 2008 – 69,722 miles
- 2007 – 67,192 miles
- 2006 – 54,022 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,910 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024
All tyres perishings
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,910 miles (+797)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 124,910 miles
- Test number
- 334036885163
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass124,113 miles (+978)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 124,113 miles
- Test number
- 723676406225
- AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass123,135 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2025
- Odometer
- 123,135 miles
- Test number
- 163024738943
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail123,109 miles (+1,096)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,109 miles
- Test number
- 593776227413
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 122,013 miles
- Test number
- 996119636132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,013 miles (+1,783)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,013 miles
- Test number
- 390441255201
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass120,230 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 120,230 miles
- Test number
- 183746776454
- AdvisoryAll tyres perishings
Fail120,224 miles (+2,334)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,224 miles
- Test number
- 226907573258
- MajorEmissions not tested excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryAll tyres perishings
Pass117,890 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 117,890 miles
- Test number
- 353298111786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,864 miles (+3,918)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,864 miles
- Test number
- 913933572802
- 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))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass113,946 miles (+3,184)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 113,946 miles
- Test number
- 953804604700
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass110,762 miles (+1,368)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 110,762 miles
- Test number
- 160153553609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,394 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 109,394 miles
- Test number
- 156698254413
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished.
- AdvisoryBoth rear exh joints slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
Pass109,386 miles (+839)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 109,386 miles
- Test number
- 804115488504
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished.
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass108,547 miles (+3,085)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 108,547 miles
- Test number
- 647314843787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,462 miles (+5,560)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 105,462 miles
- Test number
- 969933815177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,902 miles (+3,846)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,902 miles
- Test number
- 458120224147
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass96,056 miles (+3,333)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 96,056 miles
- Test number
- 115028593059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,723 miles (+4,392)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 92,723 miles
- Test number
- 867950192076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass88,331 miles (+4,189)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 88,331 miles
- Test number
- 547758081043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,142 miles (+8,671)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 84,142 miles
- Test number
- 960798380013
- 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)
Pass75,471 miles (+5,749)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 75,471 miles
- Test number
- 440768779017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,722 miles (+2,530)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 69,722 miles
- Test number
- 851222798008
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass67,192 miles (+470)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 67,192 miles
- Test number
- 372759087066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,722 miles (+12,700)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,722 miles
- Test number
- 400675677048
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass54,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 54,022 miles
- Test number
- 614576376041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 8968 WU
- What vehicle is registration 8968 WU currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 8968 WU on a silver petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 18 Mar 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 8968 WU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8968 WU is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 8968 WU?
- The MOT on 8968 WU is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 8968 WU done?
- 8968 WU was recorded at 124,910 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 3,495 miles a year.
- Has 8968 WU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 8968 WU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on 8968 WU 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 8968 WU find?
- 8968 WU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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