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Lexus LS400

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,969 cc

C16 MFVMOT history

C16 MFV is a silver petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 24 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 296,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2026
Mileage
296,809 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C16 MFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C16 MFV was last recorded at 296,809 miles on 23 Jun 2025, 5,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
291,273 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,536 miles
Average per year
7,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 296,809 miles
  • 2024 – 291,273 miles
  • 2023 – 284,371 miles
  • 2022 – 279,517 miles
  • 2021 – 274,865 miles
  • 2020 – 270,867 miles
  • 2019 – 266,739 miles
  • 2018 – 262,799 miles
  • 2017 – 257,960 miles
  • 2016 – 253,237 miles
  • 2015 – 246,408 miles
  • 2014 – 241,094 miles
  • 2013 – 234,711 miles
  • 2012 – 228,769 miles
  • 2011 – 223,256 miles
  • 2010 – 212,928 miles
  • 2009 – 205,347 miles
  • 2008 – 193,011 miles
  • 2007 – 175,364 miles
  • 2006 – 155,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass296,809 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs and whole rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs to swing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass296,809 miles (+5,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    296,809 miles
    Test number
    268569269366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs and whole rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs to swing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass291,273 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    291,273 miles
    Test number
    553311202613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail291,270 miles (+6,899)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,270 miles
    Test number
    974782881422
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass284,371 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    284,371 miles
    Test number
    538825192915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail284,232 miles (+4,715)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,232 miles
    Test number
    849539225834
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass279,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    279,517 miles
    Test number
    536426949781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail279,517 miles (+4,652)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,517 miles
    Test number
    550302740626
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass274,865 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    274,865 miles
    Test number
    726539123509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail274,865 miles (+3,998)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,865 miles
    Test number
    439358687117
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass270,867 miles (+4,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    270,867 miles
    Test number
    374601634176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass266,739 miles (+3,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    266,739 miles
    Test number
    386557615743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass262,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    262,799 miles
    Test number
    842707169745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail262,796 miles (+4,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,796 miles
    Test number
    589149535342
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass257,960 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    257,960 miles
    Test number
    200529540144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass253,237 miles (+6,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    253,237 miles
    Test number
    366162155100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass246,408 miles (+150)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    246,408 miles
    Test number
    297902425028
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCovers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding but not affecting braking efficiency

  17. Fail246,258 miles (+5,164)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,258 miles
    Test number
    475322415083
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCovers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding but not affecting braking efficiency

  18. Pass241,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    241,094 miles
    Test number
    228409024076
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail241,094 miles (+6,383)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,094 miles
    Test number
    575649524038
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass234,711 miles (+5,942)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    234,711 miles
    Test number
    167660033428
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

  21. Pass228,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    228,769 miles
    Test number
    369002232021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail228,769 miles (+5,513)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,769 miles
    Test number
    635212232097
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass223,256 miles (+10,328)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    223,256 miles
    Test number
    507996021089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass212,928 miles (+7,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    212,928 miles
    Test number
    184961510089
    • 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)

  25. Pass205,347 miles (+12,336)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    205,347 miles
    Test number
    120446519404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass193,011 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    193,011 miles
    Test number
    641542238063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail192,866 miles (+17,502)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,866 miles
    Test number
    592248628075
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass175,364 miles (+19,588)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    175,364 miles
    Test number
    294197727053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass155,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    155,776 miles
    Test number
    183605626021
    • 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)

Questions about C16 MFV

Does C16 MFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C16 MFV expired on 28 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C16 MFV?
The MOT on C16 MFV expired on 28 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C16 MFV done?
C16 MFV was recorded at 296,809 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2025, an average of 7,267 miles a year.
Has C16 MFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C16 MFV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on C16 MFV 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 C16 MFV find?
C16 MFV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs and whole rear suspension; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs to swing arm.

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