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Lexus GS300

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,995 cc

L3 XFJMOT history

L3 XFJ is a black petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 198,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
198,754 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XFJ was last recorded at 198,754 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 3,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,437 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,317 miles
Average per year
9,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,754 miles
  • 2023 – 195,437 miles
  • 2022 – 194,685 miles
  • 2021 – 191,549 miles
  • 2020 – 188,979 miles
  • 2019 – 181,293 miles
  • 2018 – 177,043 miles
  • 2017 – 169,236 miles
  • 2016 – 159,006 miles
  • 2015 – 143,600 miles
  • 2014 – 132,316 miles
  • 2013 – 113,865 miles
  • 2011 – 86,564 miles
  • 2010 – 72,411 miles
  • 2009 – 54,678 miles
  • 2008 – 37,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,754 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,754 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    198,754 miles
    Test number
    767353758520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,437 miles (+11)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    195,437 miles
    Test number
    263574418833
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail195,426 miles (+741)6 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,426 miles
    Test number
    658886467273
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass194,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    194,685 miles
    Test number
    745799687273
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail194,685 miles (+3,136)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,685 miles
    Test number
    292373732701
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass191,549 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    191,549 miles
    Test number
    554405953714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass188,979 miles (+7,686)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    188,979 miles
    Test number
    293583903776
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass181,293 miles (+4,250)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    181,293 miles
    Test number
    566940928445
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass177,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    177,043 miles
    Test number
    615501113676
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail177,043 miles (+7,807)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,043 miles
    Test number
    802025516379
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass169,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    169,236 miles
    Test number
    648834533578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail169,236 miles (+10,230)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,236 miles
    Test number
    591880741009
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass159,006 miles (+15,406)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    159,006 miles
    Test number
    505552918000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,600 miles (+11,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    143,600 miles
    Test number
    677067755020
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass132,316 miles (+18,451)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,316 miles
    Test number
    167599144145
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/side rear smallcut in outer side wall

  16. Pass113,865 miles (+27,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    113,865 miles
    Test number
    389920633159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass86,564 miles (+14,153)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,564 miles
    Test number
    599459141281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  18. Pass72,411 miles (+17,733)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,411 miles
    Test number
    304077730247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,678 miles (+17,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,678 miles
    Test number
    772402059271
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass37,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,365 miles
    Test number
    523879958200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 XFJ

Does L3 XFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 XFJ expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 XFJ?
The MOT on L3 XFJ expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 XFJ done?
L3 XFJ was recorded at 198,754 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 9,730 miles a year.
Has L3 XFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XFJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 XFJ 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 L3 XFJ find?
L3 XFJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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