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Lexus IS300

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,997 cc

S3 XLUMOT history

S3 XLU is a blue petrol Lexus IS300 first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
87,096 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XLU
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
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XLU was last recorded at 87,096 miles on 15 May 2024, 7,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,707 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
7,389 miles
Average per year
3,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,096 miles
  • 2023 – 79,707 miles
  • 2019 – 72,711 miles
  • 2017 – 60,523 miles
  • 2016 – 49,475 miles
  • 2015 – 48,100 miles
  • 2014 – 46,251 miles
  • 2013 – 43,601 miles
  • 2012 – 41,431 miles
  • 2011 – 39,188 miles
  • 2010 – 35,913 miles
  • 2009 – 31,969 miles
  • 2008 – 28,114 miles
  • 2007 – 24,858 miles
  • 2006 – 19,812 miles
  • 2005 – 14,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,096 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Different sizes fitted on same axle
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,096 miles (+7,389)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,096 miles
    Test number
    991163094855
    • AdvisoryFront Different sizes fitted on same axle
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,707 miles (+6,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,707 miles
    Test number
    374889241077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass72,711 miles (+12,188)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,711 miles
    Test number
    850713071358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,523 miles (+11,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,523 miles
    Test number
    838109667602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass49,475 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,475 miles
    Test number
    371692260819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,100 miles (+1,849)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    121530399643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner edge MONITOR
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension rusty

  7. Pass46,251 miles (+2,650)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,251 miles
    Test number
    469911804439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront 0/s n/s discs worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/b/pipes GREASED/tank straps rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty metal ends/n.s w/blade torn last inch/rear no.plate disc/all 4 tyres worn edges MONITOR

  8. Pass43,601 miles (+2,170)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,601 miles
    Test number
    757478893208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront 0/s n/s discs worn/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank/straps rusty/front/rear struts 0/s n/s rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/rack oily/noisy moving in rubber mounts MONITOR/rear no.plate disc/

  9. Pass41,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,431 miles
    Test number
    466267992223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,431 miles (+2,243)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,431 miles
    Test number
    518907192293
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass39,188 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,188 miles
    Test number
    756848391270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,913 miles (+3,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,913 miles
    Test number
    103709190235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass31,969 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,969 miles
    Test number
    573382209300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,968 miles (+3,854)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,968 miles
    Test number
    783460009315
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront brakes sticky causing slight bind.

  15. Pass28,114 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,114 miles
    Test number
    491172308377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,858 miles (+5,046)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,858 miles
    Test number
    110499997276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront Number Plate cracked

  17. Pass19,812 miles (+5,448)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,812 miles
    Test number
    901210306383
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE(outwith central 3/4 of tread area)

  18. Pass14,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    14,364 miles
    Test number
    943330205379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XLU

Does S3 XLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 XLU expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 XLU?
The MOT on S3 XLU expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 XLU done?
S3 XLU was recorded at 87,096 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
Has S3 XLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XLU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on S3 XLU 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 S3 XLU find?
S3 XLU passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 8 advisories: front different sizes fitted on same axle; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear, and 5 more.

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