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Lexus RX300

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,995 cc

T15 BUFMOT history

T15 BUF is a black petrol Lexus RX300 first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,177 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
RX300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 BUF was last recorded at 143,177 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,176 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,177 miles
  • 2024 – 138,202 miles
  • 2023 – 133,720 miles
  • 2022 – 126,066 miles
  • 2021 – 120,735 miles
  • 2020 – 115,304 miles
  • 2019 – 107,550 miles
  • 2017 – 97,217 miles
  • 2015 – 79,339 miles
  • 2014 – 70,233 miles
  • 2012 – 70,082 miles
  • 2010 – 64,261 miles
  • 2009 – 61,345 miles
  • 2007 – 52,426 miles
  • 2006 – 46,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,177 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear fog lamp insecure o/s rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,177 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,177 miles
    Test number
    147680564692
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail143,176 miles (+4,974)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,176 miles
    Test number
    668051360476
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,202 miles (+4,482)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,202 miles
    Test number
    407103865655
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,720 miles
    Test number
    819006216920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,720 miles (+7,654)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,720 miles
    Test number
    633189672977
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass126,066 miles (+5,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,066 miles
    Test number
    441077513211
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,735 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,735 miles
    Test number
    695911670781
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail120,470 miles (+5,166)4 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,470 miles
    Test number
    543385169875
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,304 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,304 miles
    Test number
    769872585346
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,304 miles (+7,754)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,304 miles
    Test number
    478592588112
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass107,550 miles (+137)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,550 miles
    Test number
    675966565573
    • MinorRear fog lamp insecure o/s rear (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail107,413 miles (+10,196)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,413 miles
    Test number
    664021035766
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction n/s front (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp reflector seriously defective o/s front broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear fog lamp insecure o/s rear (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass97,217 miles (+4,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,217 miles
    Test number
    635721946845
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s front (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail93,054 miles (+13,715)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,054 miles
    Test number
    396095692700
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s rear (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working o/s rear (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s front (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass79,339 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    927355802643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,195 miles (+8,962)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,195 miles
    Test number
    525904373002
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

  17. Pass70,233 miles (+151)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,233 miles
    Test number
    229743524192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass70,082 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    647124782265
    • NoteSide wall damage onn/s front tyre

  19. Fail70,082 miles (+5,821)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    929742782271
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteSide wall damage onn/s front tyre

  20. Pass64,261 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,261 miles
    Test number
    310258890017
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut too sidewall but not deep enough too reach cords
    • NoteRear wiper blade perished

  21. Fail64,261 miles (+2,916)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,261 miles
    Test number
    472398890055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut too sidewall but not deep enough too reach cords
    • NoteRear wiper blade perished

  22. Pass61,345 miles (+8,919)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,345 miles
    Test number
    594315969076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,426 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    233114637312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,425 miles (+5,849)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    891483337307
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  25. Pass46,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,576 miles
    Test number
    541784836323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 BUF

Does T15 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 BUF is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 BUF?
The MOT on T15 BUF is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 BUF done?
T15 BUF was recorded at 143,177 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,056 miles a year.
Has T15 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 BUF has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T15 BUF 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 T15 BUF find?
T15 BUF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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