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Lexus GS300

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,997 cc

T13 RODMOT history

T13 ROD is a blue petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
144,596 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 ROD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 ROD was last recorded at 144,596 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 4,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,463 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,133 miles
Average per year
4,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,596 miles
  • 2021 – 140,463 miles
  • 2020 – 136,924 miles
  • 2019 – 126,937 miles
  • 2018 – 126,790 miles
  • 2017 – 126,731 miles
  • 2016 – 124,259 miles
  • 2015 – 120,776 miles
  • 2013 – 117,566 miles
  • 2012 – 111,998 miles
  • 2010 – 105,307 miles
  • 2009 – 99,761 miles
  • 2008 – 95,607 miles
  • 2007 – 90,145 miles
  • 2006 – 78,904 miles
  • 2005 – 73,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,596 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper slightly damaged

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,596 miles (+4,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,596 miles
    Test number
    559939552462
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper slightly damaged

  2. Pass140,463 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,463 miles
    Test number
    331097927319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,924 miles (+4,698)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,924 miles
    Test number
    380502009047
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,226 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,226 miles
    Test number
    498402825428
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,226 miles (+5,289)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,226 miles
    Test number
    114680007386
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,937 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,937 miles
    Test number
    516837091956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,790 miles
    Test number
    332150374538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,790 miles (+59)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,790 miles
    Test number
    767917251292
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass126,731 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,731 miles
    Test number
    122736377413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,259 miles
    Test number
    705209529632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,259 miles (+3,483)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,259 miles
    Test number
    481494794572
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass120,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,776 miles
    Test number
    857885405051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,773 miles (+3,207)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,773 miles
    Test number
    915485905051
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail117,566 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,566 miles
    Test number
    309846543321
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass117,566 miles (+5,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    117,566 miles
    Test number
    316806143363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass111,998 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    111,998 miles
    Test number
    918484652355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,940 miles (+3,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,940 miles
    Test number
    406425802043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail105,307 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,307 miles
    Test number
    120773330307
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

  19. Pass105,307 miles (+5,546)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    105,307 miles
    Test number
    141773130313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,761 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,761 miles
    Test number
    430545739349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,607 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    95,607 miles
    Test number
    554931638352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,145 miles (+11,241)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    481457137394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,904 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    78,904 miles
    Test number
    471650946406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,897 miles (+4,996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,897 miles
    Test number
    470074526470
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass73,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    73,901 miles
    Test number
    494375425335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 ROD

Does T13 ROD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T13 ROD expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T13 ROD?
The MOT on T13 ROD expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T13 ROD done?
T13 ROD was recorded at 144,596 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 4,149 miles a year.
Has T13 ROD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 ROD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T13 ROD 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 T13 ROD find?
T13 ROD passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak; nearside front bumper slightly damaged.

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