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Lexus GS300

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,997 cc

L61 XUSMOT history

L61 XUS is a green petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2023
Mileage
119,455 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 XUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 XUS was last recorded at 119,455 miles on 26 May 2022, 5,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,680 miles · 29 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
5,775 miles
Average per year
5,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,455 miles
  • 2021 – 113,680 miles
  • 2018 – 106,695 miles
  • 2017 – 103,446 miles
  • 2016 – 92,486 miles
  • 2015 – 78,157 miles
  • 2014 – 66,745 miles
  • 2013 – 64,378 miles
  • 2012 – 62,659 miles
  • 2011 – 59,744 miles
  • 2010 – 55,992 miles
  • 2009 – 49,865 miles
  • 2008 – 45,603 miles
  • 2007 – 39,235 miles
  • 2006 – 34,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,455 miles (+5,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,455 miles
    Test number
    718308468706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass113,680 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,680 miles
    Test number
    310084309569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail113,641 miles (+6,946)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,641 miles
    Test number
    158628999119
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail106,695 miles (+3,249)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,695 miles
    Test number
    534162882506
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to close, latch starting to seize
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under body and components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s rear parking brake
  5. Pass103,446 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,446 miles
    Test number
    970695725015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,428 miles (+10,942)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,428 miles
    Test number
    821103631753
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working x 1 (1.1.C.1d)
  7. Pass92,486 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,486 miles
    Test number
    443181665253
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryUnable to obtain emissions reading to clean
  8. Fail92,484 miles (+14,327)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,484 miles
    Test number
    264182395310
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryUnable to obtain emissions reading to clean
  9. Pass78,157 miles (+11,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,157 miles
    Test number
    883242544394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
  10. Pass66,745 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,745 miles
    Test number
    348114884423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,378 miles (+1,719)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,378 miles
    Test number
    318321223281
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass62,659 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,659 miles
    Test number
    916941002220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,744 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,744 miles
    Test number
    166153111243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,723 miles (+3,731)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,723 miles
    Test number
    617079001236
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass55,992 miles (+6,127)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,992 miles
    Test number
    893316320223
    • NoteUNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL CHECK BECAUSE OF ENGINE AND BODY COVERS
  16. Pass49,865 miles (+4,262)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    172443629233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,603 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,603 miles
    Test number
    582278328290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,235 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,235 miles
    Test number
    813902127227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,195 miles
    Test number
    864776616283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L61 XUS

Does L61 XUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L61 XUS expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L61 XUS?
The MOT on L61 XUS expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L61 XUS done?
L61 XUS was recorded at 119,455 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 5,393 miles a year.
Has L61 XUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 XUS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L61 XUS 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 L61 XUS find?
L61 XUS passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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