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Lexus Soarer

Purple · Petrol · 1991 · 3,968 cc

C5 XUSMOT history

C5 XUS is a purple petrol Lexus Soarer first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 218,672 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
218,672 km
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,621 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
Soarer
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XUS was last recorded at 218,672 km on 12 Nov 2025, 19 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,653 km · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
19 km
Average per year
4,621 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,672 km
  • 2024 – 213,475 km
  • 2023 – 210,238 km
  • 2022 – 203,086 km
  • 2021 – 197,911 km
  • 2020 – 196,670 km
  • 2019 – 196,566 km
  • 2018 – 196,393 km
  • 2017 – 195,201 km
  • 2014 – 188,422 km
  • 2013 – 185,393 km
  • 2012 – 180,682 km
  • 2010 – 159,426 km
  • 2009 – 147,776 km
  • 2008 – 143,829 km
  • 2006 – 130,122 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,672 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,672 km (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    218,672 km
    Test number
    598268852531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail218,653 km (+5,178)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,653 km
    Test number
    962765651560
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm inner edge smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass213,475 km (+3,237)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    213,475 km
    Test number
    139082876163
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack and pipes slightly leaking

  4. Pass210,238 km (+69)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    210,238 km
    Test number
    783767322414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail210,169 km (+7,083)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,169 km
    Test number
    967957311002
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass203,086 km (+5,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    203,086 km
    Test number
    246847753066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass197,911 km (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    197,911 km
    Test number
    537582127789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass196,670 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    196,670 km
    Test number
    638674347987
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail196,670 km (+104)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,670 km
    Test number
    861095308068
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass196,566 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    196,566 km
    Test number
    248520246001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail196,566 km (+173)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,566 km
    Test number
    412685464163
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass196,393 km (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    196,393 km
    Test number
    458643447614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass195,201 km (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    195,201 km
    Test number
    158414939699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass188,422 km (+3,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    188,422 km
    Test number
    308282464407
    • NoteNear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Pass185,393 km (+4,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    185,393 km
    Test number
    438948763286
    • NoteHigh level brake light inoperative

  16. Pass180,682 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    180,682 km
    Test number
    485596452246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass173,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    173,075 miles
    Test number
    497994161251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass159,426 km (+11,650)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    159,426 km
    Test number
    664596860255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass147,776 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    147,776 km
    Test number
    142979459200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail147,776 km (+3,947)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,776 km
    Test number
    794849359264
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass143,829 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    143,829 km
    Test number
    752914888240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass137,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    137,377 miles
    Test number
    141189447298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail137,377 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,377 miles
    Test number
    664719747278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass130,122 km (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    130,122 km
    Test number
    311134466243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail130,112 km1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,112 km
    Test number
    584746556268
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about C5 XUS

Does C5 XUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XUS is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 XUS?
The MOT on C5 XUS is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 XUS done?
C5 XUS was recorded at 218,672 km at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,621 km a year.
Has C5 XUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XUS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 XUS 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 C5 XUS find?
C5 XUS passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front coil spring corroded both; rear coil spring corroded both.

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