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Lexus GS300

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,997 cc

L6 XRJMOT history

L6 XRJ is a black petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2024
Mileage
148,284 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 XRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 XRJ was last recorded at 148,284 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 1,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,253 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,031 miles
Average per year
4,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,284 miles
  • 2022 – 147,253 miles
  • 2021 – 142,771 miles
  • 2020 – 134,376 miles
  • 2019 – 127,620 miles
  • 2017 – 127,016 miles
  • 2015 – 124,661 miles
  • 2014 – 117,086 miles
  • 2013 – 112,293 miles
  • 2012 – 107,857 miles
  • 2011 – 101,456 miles
  • 2010 – 92,964 miles
  • 2009 – 86,138 miles
  • 2008 – 78,327 miles
  • 2007 – 76,635 miles
  • 2006 – 73,829 miles
  • 2005 – 72,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,284 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,284 miles (+1,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,284 miles
    Test number
    443545259654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass147,253 miles (+4,482)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,253 miles
    Test number
    799134343610
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass142,771 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    142,771 miles
    Test number
    887380634412
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front suspension arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,770 miles (+8,394)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,770 miles
    Test number
    276220370421
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front suspension arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,376 miles (+6,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,376 miles
    Test number
    926485490881
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,620 miles (+604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,620 miles
    Test number
    938990317131
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass127,016 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,016 miles
    Test number
    124704714576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Fail127,016 miles (+2,355)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,016 miles
    Test number
    379967714261
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass124,661 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    124,661 miles
    Test number
    990565761547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail124,661 miles (+7,575)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,661 miles
    Test number
    263469213868
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass117,086 miles (+13)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,086 miles
    Test number
    417829224443
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  12. Fail117,073 miles (+4,780)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,073 miles
    Test number
    137628204311
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  13. Pass112,293 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,293 miles
    Test number
    195952903351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,254 miles (+4,397)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,254 miles
    Test number
    438970393288
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass107,857 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,857 miles
    Test number
    637244762120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,456 miles (+8,492)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,456 miles
    Test number
    399497551149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,964 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,964 miles
    Test number
    173273450141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail92,964 miles (+6,826)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,964 miles
    Test number
    872692150170
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front sills have slight damamge poss caused by lifting vehicle. However this does not affect its strength

  19. Pass86,138 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,138 miles
    Test number
    902379309226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,327 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,327 miles
    Test number
    403430918251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    610342147239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,633 miles (+2,804)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    514772247256
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and worn low

  23. Pass73,829 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,829 miles
    Test number
    211045836297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,852 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    72,852 miles
    Test number
    411885615298
    • NoteNearside rear tyre small split in sidewall inner
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low pressure

Questions about L6 XRJ

Does L6 XRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 XRJ expired on 20 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 XRJ?
The MOT on L6 XRJ expired on 20 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 XRJ done?
L6 XRJ was recorded at 148,284 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 4,180 miles a year.
Has L6 XRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 XRJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L6 XRJ 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 L6 XRJ find?
L6 XRJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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