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Lexus LS400

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,968 cc

S5 THAMOT history

S5 THA is a silver petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 180,367 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2025
Mileage
180,367 km
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,699 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 THA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 THA was last recorded at 180,367 km on 20 Sept 2024, 178 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,189 km · 27 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
178 km
Average per year
5,699 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,367 km
  • 2023 – 180,189 km
  • 2022 – 178,221 km
  • 2021 – 177,709 km
  • 2019 – 176,902 km
  • 2017 – 174,738 km
  • 2016 – 169,954 km
  • 2015 – 163,833 km
  • 2010 – 127,180 km
  • 2008 – 103,582 km
  • 2007 – 87,830 km
  • 2006 – 73,932 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,367 km
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,367 km (+178)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    180,367 km
    Test number
    881315488758
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass180,189 km (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    180,189 km
    Test number
    739894007953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass178,221 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    178,221 km
    Test number
    640811512697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail178,221 km (+4)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,221 km
    Test number
    142746290142
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail178,217 km (+508)2 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,217 km
    Test number
    127752288569
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,709 km (+807)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    177,709 km
    Test number
    764935860831
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass176,902 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    176,902 km
    Test number
    966771689104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

  8. Fail176,902 km (+2,164)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,902 km
    Test number
    599919997502
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

  9. Pass174,738 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    174,738 km
    Test number
    400874363649
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the edges

  10. Fail174,738 km (+4,784)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,738 km
    Test number
    457768571925
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the edges

  11. Pass169,954 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    169,954 km
    Test number
    327337714140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail169,954 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,954 km
    Test number
    634420771156
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

  13. Pass163,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    163,833 miles
    Test number
    849066875168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail163,833 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,833 km
    Test number
    675406475161
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass153,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    153,930 miles
    Test number
    985410224146
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail153,930 miles (+11,455)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,930 miles
    Test number
    205098014166
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is badly worn on the outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

  17. Pass142,475 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    142,475 miles
    Test number
    615654312340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Fail142,475 miles (+8,415)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,475 miles
    Test number
    129233212395
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass134,060 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    134,060 miles
    Test number
    879404111313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet struts defective

  20. Fail134,060 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,060 miles
    Test number
    865223611383
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet struts defective

  21. Pass127,180 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    127,180 km
    Test number
    944801450229
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear pads worn low

  22. Pass117,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    117,705 miles
    Test number
    603442109278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail117,703 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,703 miles
    Test number
    370442009207
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass103,582 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    103,582 km
    Test number
    972632178092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Fail103,582 km (+15,752)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,582 km
    Test number
    924232378008
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass87,830 km (+13,898)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    87,830 km
    Test number
    624163807074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,932 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    73,932 km
    Test number
    402217616063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 THA

Does S5 THA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 THA expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 THA?
The MOT on S5 THA expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 THA done?
S5 THA was recorded at 180,367 km at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 5,699 km a year.
Has S5 THA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 THA has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S5 THA 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 S5 THA find?
S5 THA passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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