
Lexus GS300
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,997 cc
S35 NODMOT history
S35 NOD is a blue petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 12 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2021 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 215,449 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Mar 2021
- Mileage
- 215,449 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,888 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S35 NOD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lexus
- Model
- GS300
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Mar 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
S35 NOD was last recorded at 215,449 miles on 8 May 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 215,439 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 6,888 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 215,449 miles
- 2024 – 215,430 miles
- 2020 – 215,212 miles
- 2019 – 212,322 miles
- 2018 – 208,575 miles
- 2017 – 199,191 miles
- 2016 – 187,387 miles
- 2015 – 167,075 miles
- 2014 – 156,527 miles
- 2013 – 151,830 miles
- 2012 – 149,068 miles
- 2011 – 145,839 miles
- 2010 – 140,623 miles
- 2009 – 126,034 miles
- 2008 – 111,701 miles
- 2007 – 94,119 miles
- 2006 – 82,739 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end cap and up in arch and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end cap sill and all in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre under side (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arms rear bushes slight worn n/s and o/s
- AdvisoryFront subframe slight corroded
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s front brake hoses touching lower arms on lock to lock
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sill covered
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear wheel arches slight corroded
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s under side sills slight corroded
- AdvisoryN/s front head light washer cover missing
- AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear floor pan slight corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
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.
General underside corrosion
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Washer jet partially blocked
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Brake fluid close to minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front number plate cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail215,449 miles (+10)2 major17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,449 miles
- Test number
- 820259196839
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end cap and up in arch and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end cap sill and all in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre under side (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arms rear bushes slight worn n/s and o/s
- AdvisoryFront subframe slight corroded
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s front brake hoses touching lower arms on lock to lock
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sill covered
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear wheel arches slight corroded
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s under side sills slight corroded
- AdvisoryN/s front head light washer cover missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear floor pan slight corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail215,439 miles1 dangerous12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,439 miles
- Test number
- 296091337747
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF inner sidewall, NSF outer sidewall and cut present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp washer lens missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear driveshaft gearbox seal leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner sills heavily corroded
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also whole subframe corroded including suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear arches both corroded heavily
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Fail215,435 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,435 miles
- Test number
- 562907949689
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF inner sidewall, NSF outer sidewall and cut present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp washer lens missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear driveshaft gearbox seal leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner sills heavily corroded
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also whole subframe corroded including suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear arches both corroded heavily
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Fail215,430 miles (+218)2 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,430 miles
- Test number
- 608310838153
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner arches going to end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryBrake fluid level halfway
- AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy (beam images still visible)
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear pads not visible
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Pass215,212 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 215,212 miles
- Test number
- 811515216275
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet partially blocked
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail215,212 miles (+2,890)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,212 miles
- Test number
- 513739886587
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet partially blocked
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass212,322 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 212,322 miles
- Test number
- 667751734671
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm bushes worn and perishing
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion to all suspension and subframe components
- AdvisoryMinor corrosion to all brake pipes
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine camshaft cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail212,320 miles (+3,745)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,320 miles
- Test number
- 885740203816
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm bushes worn and perishing
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion to all suspension and subframe components
- AdvisoryMinor corrosion to all brake pipes
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine camshaft cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass208,575 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 208,575 miles
- Test number
- 397216877255
- AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet partially blocked
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail208,575 miles (+9,384)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,575 miles
- Test number
- 951276830960
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Lens deteriorated (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet partially blocked
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass199,191 miles (+11,804)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 199,191 miles
- Test number
- 607418872153
- AdvisoryAll front lower arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar D-bushes have slight movement
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fog light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass187,387 miles (+250)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 187,387 miles
- Test number
- 512697050830
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail187,137 miles (+20,062)19 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,137 miles
- Test number
- 875993771602
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wish bone (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wish bone (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass167,075 miles (+218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 167,075 miles
- Test number
- 458634425005
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail166,857 miles (+10,330)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,857 miles
- Test number
- 188707015087
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass156,527 miles (+4,697)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 156,527 miles
- Test number
- 298788314011
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f wash jet block on one jet
Pass151,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 151,830 miles
- Test number
- 828466133069
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 807776333057
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteMAIN BEAM TELL-TALE LIGHT NOT WORKING
Pass149,068 miles (+3,229)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 149,068 miles
- Test number
- 685264442054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 145,839 miles
- Test number
- 968806741087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,839 miles (+5,216)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,839 miles
- Test number
- 647075841035
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Pass140,623 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 140,623 miles
- Test number
- 384300940034
- NoteN/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn and getting low on edges
Fail140,623 miles (+14,589)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,623 miles
- Test number
- 704926620080
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn and getting low on edges
Pass126,034 miles (+14,333)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 126,034 miles
- Test number
- 764893439032
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCover for nsf headlight washer broken
Pass111,701 miles (+17,582)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 111,701 miles
- Test number
- 104244248461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,119 miles (+11,380)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 94,119 miles
- Test number
- 322480847019
- NoteBoth rear exhaust joints corroded
- NoteRear number plate faded
Pass82,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 82,739 miles
- Test number
- 842433436029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,739 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,739 miles
- Test number
- 252191336060
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear exhaust joints corroded
Questions about S35 NOD
- Does S35 NOD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S35 NOD expired on 5 Mar 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S35 NOD?
- The MOT on S35 NOD expired on 5 Mar 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S35 NOD done?
- S35 NOD was recorded at 215,449 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 6,888 miles a year.
- Has S35 NOD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S35 NOD has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S35 NOD 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 S35 NOD find?
- S35 NOD failed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 2 major defects and 17 advisories: nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end cap and up in arch and under sill; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end cap sill and all in arch; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre under side, and 16 more.
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