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Lexus IS300

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,997 cc

S115 LHYMOT history

S115 LHY is a blue petrol Lexus IS300 first used on 14 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
141,488 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S115 LHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S115 LHY was last recorded at 141,488 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 4,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,964 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,524 miles
Average per year
3,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,488 miles
  • 2021 – 136,964 miles
  • 2020 – 128,467 miles
  • 2019 – 120,730 miles
  • 2018 – 111,963 miles
  • 2014 – 111,792 miles
  • 2013 – 105,681 miles
  • 2012 – 104,168 miles
  • 2011 – 98,082 miles
  • 2010 – 97,584 miles
  • 2008 – 94,508 miles
  • 2007 – 88,395 miles
  • 2006 – 79,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,488 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,488 miles
    Test number
    293706494028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail141,488 miles (+4,524)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,488 miles
    Test number
    550463722806
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass136,964 miles (+8)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,964 miles
    Test number
    158831523907
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill just out with prescribed area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box baffles broken up

  4. Fail136,956 miles (+8,489)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,956 miles
    Test number
    265490943240
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between silencer and back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill just out with prescribed area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box baffles broken up

  5. Pass128,467 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,467 miles
    Test number
    530705599223
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms rear bushes slight splitting bot sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRearmost heat shield insecure

  6. Fail128,467 miles (+7,737)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,467 miles
    Test number
    239782671937
    • MajorNearside Rear Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly switch detached from susp arm (7.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms rear bushes slight splitting bot sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRearmost heat shield insecure

  7. Pass120,730 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    893989856090
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear ar rear bushes both sides slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear head lamp level swith detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed outwith prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail120,730 miles (+8,767)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    693631135685
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo bolt to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear ar rear bushes both sides slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear head lamp level swith detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed outwith prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass111,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,963 miles
    Test number
    912728788860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight rotational noise both sides

  10. Fail111,963 miles (+171)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,963 miles
    Test number
    867059638820
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox pipe at flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear slight rotational noise both sides

  11. Pass111,792 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,792 miles
    Test number
    788636454351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,681 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,681 miles
    Test number
    255131113211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,168 miles (+6,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,168 miles
    Test number
    265394292442
    • NoteBattery insecure

  14. Pass98,082 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,082 miles
    Test number
    205119581121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,584 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,584 miles
    Test number
    811143590156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,508 miles (+6,113)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    94,508 miles
    Test number
    343094218264
    • NoteAdvise damage to nearside front wing

  17. Pass88,395 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    833962377149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,384 miles (+9,036)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    934871777166
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass79,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    404256756191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S115 LHY

Does S115 LHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S115 LHY expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S115 LHY?
The MOT on S115 LHY expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S115 LHY done?
S115 LHY was recorded at 141,488 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 3,810 miles a year.
Has S115 LHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S115 LHY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S115 LHY 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 S115 LHY find?
S115 LHY passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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