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Lexus GS450H

Black · Other · 2008 · 3,456 cc

L55 KBWMOT history

L55 KBW is a black other Lexus GS450H first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 51,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,080 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 KBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS450H
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Other
Engine size
3,456 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 KBW was last recorded at 51,080 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2016: 37,508 miles, lower than 37,509 miles on 12 May 2016.

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
46,191 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,889 miles
Average per year
1,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,080 miles
  • 2025 – 46,191 miles
  • 2024 – 44,646 miles
  • 2023 – 43,760 miles
  • 2022 – 42,673 miles
  • 2021 – 42,367 miles
  • 2020 – 41,546 miles
  • 2019 – 40,402 miles
  • 2018 – 39,176 miles
  • 2017 – 38,082 miles
  • 2016 – 37,508 miles
  • 2015 – 36,862 miles
  • 2014 – 36,088 miles
  • 2013 – 31,906 miles
  • 2012 – 30,385 miles
  • 2011 – 27,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,080 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to the undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,080 miles (+4,889)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,080 miles
    Test number
    544862414491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to the undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass46,191 miles (+1,545)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,191 miles
    Test number
    346204476679
    • MinorNearside Windscreen 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass44,646 miles (+886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    44,646 miles
    Test number
    222972044833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTMPS light on O/S front tyre low.
  4. Pass43,760 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,760 miles
    Test number
    260565268318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,673 miles (+306)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    42,673 miles
    Test number
    652410856360
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass42,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,367 miles
    Test number
    442432889253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,367 miles (+821)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,367 miles
    Test number
    929098120657
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass41,546 miles (+1,144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,546 miles
    Test number
    937165849547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass40,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,402 miles
    Test number
    339811665655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,402 miles (+1,226)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,402 miles
    Test number
    738145604783
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass39,176 miles (+1,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,176 miles
    Test number
    555801930011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass38,082 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,082 miles
    Test number
    388505488447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,508 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,508 miles
    Test number
    435172466590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,509 miles (+647)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,509 miles
    Test number
    551879959493
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  15. Pass36,862 miles (+774)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,862 miles
    Test number
    305016745137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass36,088 miles (+4,182)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,088 miles
    Test number
    957319444138
    • NoteFornt discs lipped
    • NoteFront pads wearing thin
    • NoteWipers smearing
  17. Pass31,906 miles (+1,521)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,906 miles
    Test number
    806901853123
    • NoteLarge lip on inner brake disc face at front
    • NoteOsr tyre worn at edges
  18. Pass30,385 miles (+3,325)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,385 miles
    Test number
    206081752250
    • NoteFront discs lipped + grooved
    • NoteNsf tyre worn at edges
    • NoteNsr tyre worn at edges
    • NoteWipers smearing
  19. Pass27,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,060 miles
    Test number
    388389441299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 KBW

Does L55 KBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 KBW is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 KBW?
The MOT on L55 KBW is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 KBW done?
L55 KBW was recorded at 51,080 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,604 miles a year.
Has L55 KBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 KBW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L55 KBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 KBW find?
L55 KBW passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to the undersill, and 3 more.

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