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Lexus GS300

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 2,997 cc

P73 FOCMOT history

P73 FOC is a red petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 22 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
132,780 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P73 FOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
22 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P73 FOC was last recorded at 132,780 miles on 29 May 2025, 4,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,165 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,615 miles
Average per year
5,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,780 miles
  • 2024 – 128,165 miles
  • 2023 – 120,043 miles
  • 2022 – 109,208 miles
  • 2021 – 98,701 miles
  • 2020 – 90,240 miles
  • 2019 – 77,736 miles
  • 2018 – 64,381 miles
  • 2017 – 50,689 miles
  • 2016 – 50,519 miles
  • 2015 – 48,591 miles
  • 2014 – 48,506 miles
  • 2013 – 47,402 miles
  • 2010 – 46,215 miles
  • 2009 – 44,194 miles
  • 2008 – 41,415 miles
  • 2007 – 38,766 miles
  • 2006 – 35,983 miles
  • 2005 – 33,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,780 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs Slightly Distorted (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,780 miles (+4,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,780 miles
    Test number
    287581085600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs Slightly Distorted (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass128,165 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,165 miles
    Test number
    877319285279
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,022 miles (+7,979)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,022 miles
    Test number
    957502585110
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,043 miles (+27)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,043 miles
    Test number
    687826220982
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,016 miles (+10,808)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,016 miles
    Test number
    116513248513
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,208 miles (+10,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,208 miles
    Test number
    527895952453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Pass98,701 miles (+8,461)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,701 miles
    Test number
    678209027357
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,240 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,240 miles
    Test number
    639028273417
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail90,240 miles (+12,504)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,240 miles
    Test number
    884053919315
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass77,736 miles (+13,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    604044700704
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass64,381 miles (+13,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    364141720196
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass50,689 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,689 miles
    Test number
    414790706013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,519 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,519 miles
    Test number
    684823662849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,591 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    307692765179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,506 miles
    Test number
    626490234378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,506 miles (+1,104)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,506 miles
    Test number
    916460034315
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass47,402 miles (+1,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,402 miles
    Test number
    327511033377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass46,215 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,215 miles
    Test number
    402421720369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,194 miles (+2,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,194 miles
    Test number
    680127519391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass41,415 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,415 miles
    Test number
    782026218332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,766 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,766 miles
    Test number
    840680527374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,983 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,983 miles
    Test number
    813857016368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    33,729 miles
    Test number
    934150825322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P73 FOC

Does P73 FOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P73 FOC expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P73 FOC?
The MOT on P73 FOC expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P73 FOC done?
P73 FOC was recorded at 132,780 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 5,071 miles a year.
Has P73 FOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P73 FOC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on P73 FOC 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 P73 FOC find?
P73 FOC passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ! rear tyres wearing on inner edges, and 1 more.

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