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Lexus LS400

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,969 cc

S62 BVKMOT history

S62 BVK is a green petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 321,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2023
Mileage
321,185 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 BVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 BVK was last recorded at 321,185 miles on 17 Dec 2022, 4,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
316,258 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,927 miles
Average per year
13,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 321,185 miles
  • 2021 – 316,258 miles
  • 2020 – 311,544 miles
  • 2019 – 308,471 miles
  • 2018 – 296,718 miles
  • 2017 – 263,597 miles
  • 2016 – 241,396 miles
  • 2015 – 216,909 miles
  • 2014 – 188,115 miles
  • 2013 – 163,815 miles
  • 2012 – 136,075 miles
  • 2011 – 113,924 miles
  • 2010 – 111,886 miles
  • 2009 – 107,547 miles
  • 2008 – 101,913 miles
  • 2007 – 97,215 miles
  • 2006 – 90,940 miles
  • 2005 – 85,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass321,185 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe corrosion

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass321,185 miles (+4,927)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    321,185 miles
    Test number
    261110608078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corrosion

  2. Pass316,258 miles (+4,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    316,258 miles
    Test number
    369947637895
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass311,544 miles (+3,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    311,544 miles
    Test number
    233806891378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass308,471 miles (+11,753)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    308,471 miles
    Test number
    574568364121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass296,718 miles (+33,121)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    296,718 miles
    Test number
    656681929947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass263,597 miles (+22,201)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    263,597 miles
    Test number
    998201443903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass241,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    241,396 miles
    Test number
    258678088017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Fail241,396 miles (+24,487)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,396 miles
    Test number
    295481125917
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFluid leak from bottom of radiator to transmission
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass216,909 miles (+28,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    216,909 miles
    Test number
    839799226740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering track rods

  10. Pass188,115 miles (+24,300)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    188,115 miles
    Test number
    927006714367
    • NoteRear subframe corroded
    • NoteSlight play in rear suspension bushes

  11. Pass163,815 miles (+27,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    163,815 miles
    Test number
    199003223355
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass136,075 miles (+22,151)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    136,075 miles
    Test number
    989521932387
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded.

  13. Pass113,924 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    113,924 miles
    Test number
    188386731355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    111,886 miles
    Test number
    341907750451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,886 miles (+4,339)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,886 miles
    Test number
    351706350215
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass107,547 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    107,547 miles
    Test number
    962563279249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,913 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    101,913 miles
    Test number
    912490408245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,215 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    97,215 miles
    Test number
    571657107238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,940 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    90,940 miles
    Test number
    851644216252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    85,693 miles
    Test number
    432418405289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S62 BVK

Does S62 BVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S62 BVK expired on 16 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S62 BVK?
The MOT on S62 BVK expired on 16 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S62 BVK done?
S62 BVK was recorded at 321,185 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2022, an average of 13,541 miles a year.
Has S62 BVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 BVK has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on S62 BVK 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 S62 BVK find?
S62 BVK passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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