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Lexus GS430 Sport Auto

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,293 cc

L55 XVSMOT history

L55 XVS is a silver petrol Lexus GS430 Sport Auto first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,201 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 XVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS430 Sport Auto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 XVS was last recorded at 114,201 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 9,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,502 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,699 miles
Average per year
3,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,201 miles
  • 2025 – 104,502 miles
  • 2024 – 98,799 miles
  • 2023 – 91,997 miles
  • 2022 – 83,948 miles
  • 2021 – 83,942 miles
  • 2020 – 83,344 miles
  • 2019 – 82,603 miles
  • 2018 – 81,789 miles
  • 2017 – 80,580 miles
  • 2016 – 78,775 miles
  • 2015 – 76,661 miles
  • 2012 – 63,745 miles
  • 2011 – 60,520 miles
  • 2010 – 56,828 miles
  • 2009 – 52,202 miles
  • 2008 – 49,403 miles
  • 2007 – 46,343 miles
  • 2006 – 43,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,201 miles (+9,699)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,201 miles
    Test number
    674424934733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass104,502 miles (+5,703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,502 miles
    Test number
    287730707168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,799 miles (+6,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,799 miles
    Test number
    605586955957
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes worn

  4. Pass91,997 miles (+17)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,997 miles
    Test number
    935199989699
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail91,980 miles (+8,032)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,980 miles
    Test number
    393436176400
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested cats missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard both (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass83,948 miles (+6)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,948 miles
    Test number
    696461134598
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,942 miles (+598)2 major2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    259969737007
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Radiator And Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,344 miles (+741)2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,344 miles
    Test number
    357225448453
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass82,603 miles (+814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,603 miles
    Test number
    925874614215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,789 miles (+1,209)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,789 miles
    Test number
    248313463075
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,580 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,580 miles
    Test number
    840858682119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,775 miles (+2,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,775 miles
    Test number
    949233204235
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  13. Pass76,661 miles (+12,916)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,661 miles
    Test number
    307598171836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,745 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,745 miles
    Test number
    759497232233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,520 miles (+3,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    709202041285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass56,828 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,828 miles
    Test number
    391219030444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,202 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,202 miles
    Test number
    210018139485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,403 miles (+3,060)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,403 miles
    Test number
    601943128154
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,343 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,343 miles
    Test number
    743652427143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,757 miles (+1,201)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,757 miles
    Test number
    491832856178
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly cut on sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly cut on sidewall

  21. Pass42,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,556 miles
    Test number
    803587266029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 XVS

Does L55 XVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 XVS is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 XVS?
The MOT on L55 XVS is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 XVS done?
L55 XVS was recorded at 114,201 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 3,593 miles a year.
Has L55 XVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 XVS has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 XVS 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 L55 XVS find?
L55 XVS passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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