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Lexus LS400

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 3,969 cc

K48 FYLMOT history

K48 FYL is a green petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 10 Jun 1993. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2023
Mileage
111,859 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K48 FYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
10 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K48 FYL was last recorded at 111,859 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,043 miles · 11 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
816 miles
Average per year
2,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,859 miles
  • 2021 – 111,043 miles
  • 2020 – 108,926 miles
  • 2019 – 108,607 miles
  • 2018 – 108,541 miles
  • 2017 – 107,734 miles
  • 2016 – 104,988 miles
  • 2015 – 103,133 miles
  • 2014 – 101,723 miles
  • 2013 – 97,375 miles
  • 2012 – 95,468 miles
  • 2011 – 94,636 miles
  • 2010 – 92,567 miles
  • 2009 – 89,500 miles
  • 2008 – 85,759 miles
  • 2007 – 83,029 miles
  • 2006 – 79,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,859 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,859 miles (+816)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,859 miles
    Test number
    428263258309
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,043 miles (+2,117)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,043 miles
    Test number
    765604709110
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,926 miles (+319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,926 miles
    Test number
    689197112002
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,607 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,607 miles
    Test number
    420877787170
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail108,602 miles (+61)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,602 miles
    Test number
    325438568811
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass108,541 miles (+807)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,541 miles
    Test number
    201290574482
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers have corrosion to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass107,734 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,734 miles
    Test number
    639198056874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

  8. Fail107,734 miles (+2,746)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,734 miles
    Test number
    262932589123
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass104,988 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,988 miles
    Test number
    704548792408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,984 miles (+1,851)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,984 miles
    Test number
    723485357439
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass103,133 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,133 miles
    Test number
    669605895127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,723 miles (+4,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,723 miles
    Test number
    929367414216
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass97,375 miles (+1,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,375 miles
    Test number
    596515653137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass95,468 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,468 miles
    Test number
    159453162198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNsf wheel has manual bind

  15. Fail95,464 miles (+828)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,464 miles
    Test number
    527561152190
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNsf wheel has manual bind

  16. Pass94,636 miles (+2,069)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    94,636 miles
    Test number
    618431471108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass92,567 miles (+3,067)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,567 miles
    Test number
    433895340179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll rear suspension components corroded

  18. Pass89,500 miles (+3,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    402982259120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Pass85,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    274845168173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,759 miles (+2,730)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    862613568144
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  21. Pass83,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,029 miles
    Test number
    342563067132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,016 miles (+3,969)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    251343467148
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre edge wear
    • NoteSerface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  23. Pass79,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    79,047 miles
    Test number
    144424876130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K48 FYL

Does K48 FYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K48 FYL expired on 10 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K48 FYL?
The MOT on K48 FYL expired on 10 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K48 FYL done?
K48 FYL was recorded at 111,859 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 2,024 miles a year.
Has K48 FYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K48 FYL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on K48 FYL 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 K48 FYL find?
K48 FYL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s, and 2 more.

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