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Lexus LS400

White · Petrol · 1998 · 3,969 cc

S81 BFGMOT history

S81 BFG is a white petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
193,409 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 BFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 BFG was last recorded at 193,409 miles on 21 May 2025, 7,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2019: 172,240 miles, lower than 177,239 miles on 11 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,324 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,085 miles
Average per year
4,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,409 miles
  • 2024 – 186,324 miles
  • 2023 – 182,595 miles
  • 2022 – 179,246 miles
  • 2021 – 175,074 miles
  • 2020 – 174,030 miles
  • 2019 – 172,240 miles
  • 2018 – 170,648 miles
  • 2017 – 168,919 miles
  • 2016 – 167,169 miles
  • 2015 – 165,470 miles
  • 2014 – 162,771 miles
  • 2013 – 159,907 miles
  • 2012 – 154,859 miles
  • 2011 – 151,197 miles
  • 2010 – 145,970 miles
  • 2009 – 136,502 miles
  • 2008 – 127,657 miles
  • 2007 – 117,480 miles
  • 2006 – 103,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,409 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from P/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass193,409 miles (+7,085)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    193,409 miles
    Test number
    190228038511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from P/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,324 miles (+3,729)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    186,324 miles
    Test number
    618869563608
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P/S Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all linkage/stabilizer bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers preventing full inspection

  3. Pass182,595 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    182,595 miles
    Test number
    945228382669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,246 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    179,246 miles
    Test number
    358653721457
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail179,244 miles (+4,170)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,244 miles
    Test number
    295322246551
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,074 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    175,074 miles
    Test number
    534056612385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,030 miles (+1,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    174,030 miles
    Test number
    472125153532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass172,240 miles (-4,999)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    172,240 miles
    Test number
    809383678587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail177,239 miles (+6,591)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,239 miles
    Test number
    271005120655
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass170,648 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    170,648 miles
    Test number
    442287977329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail170,575 miles (+1,656)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,575 miles
    Test number
    352827678662
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  12. Pass168,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    429960080824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail168,919 miles (+1,750)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    672739236047
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass167,169 miles (+1,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    167,169 miles
    Test number
    233825099964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass165,470 miles (+2,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    165,470 miles
    Test number
    155511875053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass162,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    162,771 miles
    Test number
    806990004132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail162,771 miles (+2,864)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,771 miles
    Test number
    349700504165
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass159,907 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    159,907 miles
    Test number
    109696873153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass154,859 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    154,859 miles
    Test number
    118792722126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass151,197 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    151,197 miles
    Test number
    819423941179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass145,970 miles (+9,468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    145,970 miles
    Test number
    972823870105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass136,502 miles (+8,845)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    136,502 miles
    Test number
    372540579158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass127,657 miles (+10,177)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    127,657 miles
    Test number
    381562578115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass117,480 miles (+13,515)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    117,480 miles
    Test number
    534883177132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass103,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    103,965 miles
    Test number
    394288676120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S81 BFG

Does S81 BFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S81 BFG expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S81 BFG?
The MOT on S81 BFG expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S81 BFG done?
S81 BFG was recorded at 193,409 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 4,733 miles a year.
Has S81 BFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 BFG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S81 BFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S81 BFG find?
S81 BFG passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from p/s; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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