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Lexus LS400

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 3,969 cc

K20 RCFMOT history

K20 RCF is a green petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 18 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
197,162 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 RCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 RCF was last recorded at 197,162 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2015: 143,995 miles, lower than 146,145 miles on 30 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
195,107 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,055 miles
Average per year
5,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,162 miles
  • 2025 – 195,107 miles
  • 2024 – 187,709 miles
  • 2023 – 186,077 miles
  • 2022 – 179,919 miles
  • 2021 – 173,594 miles
  • 2020 – 171,040 miles
  • 2018 – 165,910 miles
  • 2017 – 160,323 miles
  • 2016 – 154,369 miles
  • 2015 – 143,995 miles
  • 2014 – 142,000 miles
  • 2013 – 140,641 miles
  • 2012 – 137,830 miles
  • 2011 – 133,585 miles
  • 2010 – 127,143 miles
  • 2009 – 117,744 miles
  • 2008 – 108,280 miles
  • 2007 – 96,291 miles
  • 2006 – 82,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,162 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,162 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    197,162 miles
    Test number
    278870552255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,107 miles (+7,398)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    195,107 miles
    Test number
    756401154164
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,709 miles (+1,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,709 miles
    Test number
    363417658410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass186,077 miles (+6,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    186,077 miles
    Test number
    106521122101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass179,919 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    179,919 miles
    Test number
    436809330963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,594 miles (+2,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    173,594 miles
    Test number
    428941972891
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  7. Pass171,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,040 miles
    Test number
    803925772083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail171,040 miles (+5,130)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,040 miles
    Test number
    951935663113
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass165,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    165,910 miles
    Test number
    123653030148
    • 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))

  10. Fail165,910 miles (+5,587)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,910 miles
    Test number
    854076845371
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass160,323 miles (+5,954)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    160,323 miles
    Test number
    255480733438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,369 miles (+10,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    154,369 miles
    Test number
    329827298749
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake efficiency is low.

  13. Pass143,995 miles (-2,150)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,995 miles
    Test number
    165605635126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Fail146,145 miles (+4,145)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,145 miles
    Test number
    539810325156
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass142,000 miles (+1,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    142,000 miles
    Test number
    875435164087
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass140,641 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    140,641 miles
    Test number
    265104443441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,830 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    137,830 miles
    Test number
    467661442051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass133,585 miles (+6,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    133,585 miles
    Test number
    147612741034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass127,143 miles (+9,399)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    127,143 miles
    Test number
    750602430076
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteInner edge of offside front and offside rear tyre devoid of tread
    • NoteOuter edge of nearside front tyre devoid of tread

  20. Pass117,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    117,744 miles
    Test number
    102176419485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail117,744 miles (+9,464)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,744 miles
    Test number
    661743619070
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass108,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    108,280 miles
    Test number
    513066718050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail108,280 miles (+11,989)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,280 miles
    Test number
    483965118067
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass96,291 miles (+13,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    96,291 miles
    Test number
    150867817410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass82,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    82,450 miles
    Test number
    581067516038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 RCF

Does K20 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 RCF is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 RCF?
The MOT on K20 RCF is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 RCF done?
K20 RCF was recorded at 197,162 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,729 miles a year.
Has K20 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 RCF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on K20 RCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 RCF find?
K20 RCF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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