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Lexus LS400

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,969 cc

SY 4118MOT history

SY 4118 is a green petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 26 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,912 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SY 4118
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
26 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SY 4118 was last recorded at 96,912 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,911 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,912 miles
  • 2024 – 95,736 miles
  • 2023 – 94,293 miles
  • 2022 – 93,080 miles
  • 2021 – 92,078 miles
  • 2019 – 91,050 miles
  • 2018 – 89,462 miles
  • 2017 – 88,301 miles
  • 2016 – 86,234 miles
  • 2015 – 84,032 miles
  • 2014 – 83,361 miles
  • 2013 – 81,843 miles
  • 2012 – 80,450 miles
  • 2011 – 78,190 miles
  • 2010 – 76,261 miles
  • 2009 – 74,147 miles
  • 2008 – 71,888 miles
  • 2007 – 68,039 miles
  • 2006 – 63,413 miles
  • 2005 – 60,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,912 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both bonnet struts vey weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front engine undertray damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,912 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,912 miles
    Test number
    218454856715
    • AdvisoryFront both bonnet struts vey weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  2. Fail96,911 miles (+1,175)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,911 miles
    Test number
    976803307292
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both bonnet struts vey weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass95,736 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,736 miles
    Test number
    262978569581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine undertray damaged

  4. Fail95,736 miles (+1,443)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,736 miles
    Test number
    856036273392
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine undertray damaged

  5. Pass94,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,293 miles
    Test number
    343287046317
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

  6. Fail94,293 miles (+1,213)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,293 miles
    Test number
    200519533426
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray split and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

  7. Pass93,080 miles (+1,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,080 miles
    Test number
    114516365381
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear components
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass92,078 miles (+1,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,078 miles
    Test number
    698952671199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,050 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,050 miles
    Test number
    212335741042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,462 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,462 miles
    Test number
    857257006428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,301 miles (+2,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,301 miles
    Test number
    216010388252
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface rust

  12. Pass86,234 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,234 miles
    Test number
    458275968923
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass84,032 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,032 miles
    Test number
    998917175127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,361 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,361 miles
    Test number
    786084044155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,843 miles (+1,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,843 miles
    Test number
    647035743177
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass80,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    786340882127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,450 miles (+2,260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    287250482189
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass78,190 miles (+1,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    149386971130
    • 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)

  19. Pass76,261 miles (+2,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,261 miles
    Test number
    334733370191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass74,147 miles (+2,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    183378879181
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,888 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,888 miles
    Test number
    292170288133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,039 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    224748077425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,413 miles (+2,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,413 miles
    Test number
    921740286131
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    480419435266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SY 4118

What vehicle is registration SY 4118 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SY 4118 on a green petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 26 Aug 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SY 4118 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SY 4118 is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SY 4118?
The MOT on SY 4118 is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SY 4118 done?
SY 4118 was recorded at 96,912 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 1,780 miles a year.
Has SY 4118 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SY 4118 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on SY 4118 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 SY 4118 find?
SY 4118 passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front both bonnet struts vey weak; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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