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Lexus GS300

White · Petrol · 1996 · 2,997 cc

P263 TMBMOT history

P263 TMB is a white petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,917 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P263 TMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P263 TMB was last recorded at 71,917 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,504 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,413 miles
Average per year
832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,917 miles
  • 2025 – 70,504 miles
  • 2024 – 70,259 miles
  • 2023 – 68,671 miles
  • 2021 – 68,230 miles
  • 2019 – 66,450 miles
  • 2011 – 65,805 miles
  • 2008 – 55,550 miles
  • 2007 – 55,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,917 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold/ downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,917 miles (+1,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    419261612567
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold/ downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,504 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    316348512539
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail70,467 miles (+208)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,467 miles
    Test number
    171249661818
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak it has been marked with chalks (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass70,259 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,259 miles
    Test number
    319979416735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,671 miles (+441)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,671 miles
    Test number
    977121193637
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,230 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    340120843852
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section into left middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail68,230 miles (+1,780)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    873864230209
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding 80kg (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section into left middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,450 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,450 miles
    Test number
    499759330331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,805 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,805 miles
    Test number
    208090381474
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  10. Fail65,805 miles (+10,255)1 failure2 repaired9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,805 miles
    Test number
    258560981406
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  11. Pass55,550 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,550 miles
    Test number
    953044498149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail55,543 miles (+5)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,543 miles
    Test number
    104511098186
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass55,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,538 miles
    Test number
    334424037079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P263 TMB

Does P263 TMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P263 TMB is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P263 TMB?
The MOT on P263 TMB is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P263 TMB done?
P263 TMB was recorded at 71,917 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 832 miles a year.
Has P263 TMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P263 TMB has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P263 TMB 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 P263 TMB find?
P263 TMB passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded both rears; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold/ downpipe area; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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