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Lexus GS300

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,997 cc

S738 JGFMOT history

S738 JGF is a blue petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
114,383 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S738 JGF
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
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S738 JGF was last recorded at 114,383 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,252 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
2,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,383 miles
  • 2024 – 113,252 miles
  • 2022 – 111,294 miles
  • 2019 – 111,199 miles
  • 2018 – 107,231 miles
  • 2017 – 101,957 miles
  • 2016 – 97,112 miles
  • 2015 – 93,065 miles
  • 2014 – 89,140 miles
  • 2013 – 85,876 miles
  • 2012 – 82,594 miles
  • 2011 – 79,011 miles
  • 2010 – 74,896 miles
  • 2009 – 71,928 miles
  • 2008 – 69,043 miles
  • 2007 – 66,115 miles
  • 2006 – 60,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,383 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,383 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,383 miles
    Test number
    975921764376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,252 miles (+1,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,252 miles
    Test number
    143232180015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass111,294 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,294 miles
    Test number
    241917262574
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield around exhaust not fully secure and rattling
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on the inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail111,294 miles (+95)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,294 miles
    Test number
    384846774603
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. fitted the spare (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield around exhaust not fully secure and rattling
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on the inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,199 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,199 miles
    Test number
    249123715756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,231 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    867928539458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,142 miles (+5,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,142 miles
    Test number
    195882709964
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb holder does not locate in headlight unit (1.8.A.1b)

  8. Pass101,957 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,957 miles
    Test number
    283717283322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,112 miles (+4,047)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,112 miles
    Test number
    661551645380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass93,065 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    908684435100
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner shoulders. Nearside rear tread depth 2.2mm
    • NoteSlight damage to offside track rod end dust seal

  11. Fail93,065 miles (+3,925)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    789532535120
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner shoulders. Nearside rear tread depth 2.2mm
    • NoteSlight damage to offside track rod end dust seal

  12. Fail89,140 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,140 miles
    Test number
    828587724157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass89,140 miles (+3,264)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,140 miles
    Test number
    876887824174
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass85,876 miles (+3,282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,876 miles
    Test number
    746198623178
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass82,594 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,594 miles
    Test number
    279630862195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage too nearside front bumper and bumper washer jet missing.

  16. Fail82,593 miles (+3,582)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,593 miles
    Test number
    707138552167
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage too nearside front bumper and bumper washer jet missing.

  17. Pass79,011 miles (+4,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,011 miles
    Test number
    565924941104
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

  18. Pass74,896 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,896 miles
    Test number
    111015940127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,928 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,928 miles
    Test number
    293472659179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,926 miles (+91)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,926 miles
    Test number
    844418649130
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Fail71,835 miles (+2,792)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,835 miles
    Test number
    330452149197
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.

  22. Pass69,043 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    504699948136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    194372237141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,115 miles (+5,690)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    951632837185
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass60,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,425 miles
    Test number
    693642356123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S738 JGF

Does S738 JGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S738 JGF expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S738 JGF?
The MOT on S738 JGF expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S738 JGF done?
S738 JGF was recorded at 114,383 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 2,858 miles a year.
Has S738 JGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S738 JGF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S738 JGF 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 S738 JGF find?
S738 JGF passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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