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Lexus GS300

Green · Petrol · 2006 · 2,995 cc

K42 PAEMOT history

K42 PAE is a green petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 22 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
190,742 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 PAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K42 PAE was last recorded at 190,742 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 8,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
182,557 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,185 miles
Average per year
9,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,742 miles
  • 2024 – 182,557 miles
  • 2023 – 180,838 miles
  • 2022 – 179,494 miles
  • 2020 – 173,123 miles
  • 2019 – 164,175 miles
  • 2018 – 156,091 miles
  • 2017 – 138,551 miles
  • 2016 – 129,358 miles
  • 2014 – 117,059 miles
  • 2013 – 103,911 miles
  • 2012 – 87,288 miles
  • 2011 – 71,521 miles
  • 2010 – 56,216 miles
  • 2009 – 46,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,742 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear seats occupied unable to test seat belts

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,742 miles (+8,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    190,742 miles
    Test number
    790553988134
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seats occupied unable to test seat belts
  2. Pass182,557 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    182,557 miles
    Test number
    102426470332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,838 miles (+1,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    180,838 miles
    Test number
    329721739980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass179,494 miles (+6,371)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    179,494 miles
    Test number
    505824266134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides
  5. Pass173,123 miles (+8,948)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,123 miles
    Test number
    553098563312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass164,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    164,175 miles
    Test number
    228995526774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail164,175 miles (+8,084)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,175 miles
    Test number
    773036740320
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass156,091 miles (+17,540)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,091 miles
    Test number
    276087681595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,551 miles
    Test number
    778962103199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,551 miles (+9,193)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,551 miles
    Test number
    790378557065
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  11. Pass129,358 miles (+12,299)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,358 miles
    Test number
    768434409366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,059 miles (+13,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,059 miles
    Test number
    627716554324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,911 miles (+16,623)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,911 miles
    Test number
    458854163321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damage
  14. Pass87,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,288 miles
    Test number
    375328542373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,288 miles (+15,767)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,288 miles
    Test number
    929438442364
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass71,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    466244961415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,521 miles (+15,305)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    558334761343
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  18. Pass56,216 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,216 miles
    Test number
    150950960263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,991 miles
    Test number
    402842959382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,991 miles (+8,867)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,991 miles
    Test number
    711932459313
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass38,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,124 miles
    Test number
    240560579486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K42 PAE

Does K42 PAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K42 PAE expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K42 PAE?
The MOT on K42 PAE expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K42 PAE done?
K42 PAE was recorded at 190,742 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 9,429 miles a year.
Has K42 PAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K42 PAE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on K42 PAE 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 K42 PAE find?
K42 PAE passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear seats occupied unable to test seat belts.

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