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Lexus LS400

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 3,969 cc

H3 LKJMOT history

H3 LKJ is a black petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,776 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H3 LKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H3 LKJ was last recorded at 130,776 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,199 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,577 miles
Average per year
2,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,776 miles
  • 2025 – 126,199 miles
  • 2024 – 116,902 miles
  • 2023 – 109,995 miles
  • 2022 – 105,543 miles
  • 2021 – 101,872 miles
  • 2020 – 97,618 miles
  • 2019 – 94,985 miles
  • 2018 – 92,200 miles
  • 2016 – 91,423 miles
  • 2012 – 89,516 miles
  • 2011 – 88,556 miles
  • 2010 – 86,380 miles
  • 2009 – 84,085 miles
  • 2008 – 82,420 miles
  • 2007 – 80,786 miles
  • 2006 – 77,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,776 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge as no visible tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,776 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,776 miles
    Test number
    209190701056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,199 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,199 miles
    Test number
    678926619994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge as no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis next to middle exhaust box (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside floor`s corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray loose

  3. Fail126,199 miles (+9,297)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,199 miles
    Test number
    400387401854
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to middle exhaust box (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of quarter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of quarter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge as no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis next to middle exhaust box (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside floor`s corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray loose

  4. Pass116,902 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,902 miles
    Test number
    157386556686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,896 miles (+6,901)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,896 miles
    Test number
    833688053664
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,995 miles (+4,452)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,995 miles
    Test number
    755305816509
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play limits!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,543 miles (+3,671)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,543 miles
    Test number
    565912403108
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass101,872 miles (+4,254)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,872 miles
    Test number
    915960710697
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass97,618 miles (+2,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,618 miles
    Test number
    185018079603
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass94,985 miles (+2,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,985 miles
    Test number
    992874561849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass92,200 miles (+777)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,200 miles
    Test number
    878861934327
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass91,423 miles (+1,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,423 miles
    Test number
    813328289011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass89,516 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,516 miles
    Test number
    868867132221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,556 miles (+2,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,556 miles
    Test number
    806996991106
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass86,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,380 miles
    Test number
    103345490184
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail86,380 miles (+2,295)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,380 miles
    Test number
    891545990187
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass84,085 miles (+1,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,085 miles
    Test number
    193411999147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass82,420 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,420 miles
    Test number
    802832198162
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail82,405 miles (+1,619)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,405 miles
    Test number
    342121798197
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass80,786 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    80,786 miles
    Test number
    993393597184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,744 miles (+2,964)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,744 miles
    Test number
    784872397124
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  22. Pass77,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    77,780 miles
    Test number
    133556096134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H3 LKJ

Does H3 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H3 LKJ is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on H3 LKJ?
The MOT on H3 LKJ is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H3 LKJ done?
H3 LKJ was recorded at 130,776 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,618 miles a year.
Has H3 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H3 LKJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on H3 LKJ 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 H3 LKJ find?
H3 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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