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Lexus GS300

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,997 cc

S43 AREMOT history

S43 ARE is a blue petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
88,611 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 ARE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 ARE was last recorded at 88,611 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,094 miles · 28 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
517 miles
Average per year
2,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,611 miles
  • 2022 – 88,094 miles
  • 2021 – 84,536 miles
  • 2020 – 68,699 miles
  • 2019 – 66,176 miles
  • 2018 – 63,428 miles
  • 2017 – 61,144 miles
  • 2016 – 58,438 miles
  • 2015 – 55,564 miles
  • 2014 – 52,302 miles
  • 2013 – 49,608 miles
  • 2012 – 48,099 miles
  • 2011 – 46,683 miles
  • 2010 – 44,946 miles
  • 2009 – 43,407 miles
  • 2008 – 40,379 miles
  • 2007 – 38,994 miles
  • 2006 – 37,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,611 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,611 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,611 miles
    Test number
    870849925277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,094 miles (+3,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    320736512775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flanges very corroded.
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass84,536 miles (+15,837)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,536 miles
    Test number
    702343160022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,699 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,699 miles
    Test number
    301258458680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,176 miles (+2,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,176 miles
    Test number
    711153523349
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,428 miles (+2,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    139911890012
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  7. Pass61,144 miles (+2,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,144 miles
    Test number
    113141411355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass58,438 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,438 miles
    Test number
    740501344943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,564 miles (+3,262)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,564 miles
    Test number
    356371405244
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear brake discs slight wear
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  10. Pass52,302 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,302 miles
    Test number
    309736914444
    • NoteFront antiroll bar corroded
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear suspension prescribed areas have corrosion
    • NoteRear antiroll bar corroded
    • NoteRear subframe has corrosion
    • NoteRear suspension componants have heavy corrosion

  11. Fail52,302 miles (+2,694)3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,302 miles
    Test number
    388461314260
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront antiroll bar corroded
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear suspension prescribed areas have corrosion
    • NoteOffside rear shocker lower coil seat distorted
    • NoteRear antiroll bar corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low approx 2,000 miles
    • NoteRear subframe has corrosion
    • NoteRear suspension componants have heavy corrosion

  12. Fail49,608 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    438181113259
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass49,608 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    928131613248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,099 miles (+1,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,099 miles
    Test number
    236290732217
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass46,683 miles (+1,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,683 miles
    Test number
    697407021215
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass44,946 miles (+1,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,946 miles
    Test number
    694418920205
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass43,407 miles (+3,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    314659129213
    • NoteBoth number plates are deteriorated but readable.

  18. Pass40,379 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,379 miles
    Test number
    552887728293
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

  19. Pass38,994 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,994 miles
    Test number
    832246127232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,599 miles
    Test number
    393403026253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 ARE

Does S43 ARE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 ARE expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 ARE?
The MOT on S43 ARE expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 ARE done?
S43 ARE was recorded at 88,611 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 2,904 miles a year.
Has S43 ARE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 ARE has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on S43 ARE 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 S43 ARE find?
S43 ARE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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