Lexus LS400
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,969 cc
T17 ELXMOT history
T17 ELX is a green petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 273,273 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 273,273 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,422 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T17 ELX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lexus
- Model
- LS400
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,969 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T17 ELX was last recorded at 273,273 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Mar 2009: 95,849 miles, lower than 105,474 miles on 15 Feb 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 273,265 miles · 19 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 9,422 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 273,273 miles
- 2025 – 264,361 miles
- 2024 – 257,112 miles
- 2023 – 247,323 miles
- 2022 – 247,235 miles
- 2021 – 238,995 miles
- 2020 – 231,778 miles
- 2019 – 221,514 miles
- 2018 – 200,118 miles
- 2017 – 186,463 miles
- 2016 – 180,194 miles
- 2015 – 174,727 miles
- 2014 – 167,930 miles
- 2013 – 159,701 miles
- 2012 – 142,860 miles
- 2011 – 139,959 miles
- 2010 – 134,073 miles
- 2009 – 95,849 miles
- 2008 – 105,474 miles
- 2007 – 94,924 miles
- 2006 – 83,726 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass273,273 miles
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass273,273 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 273,273 miles
- Test number
- 699164810275
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail273,265 miles (+11)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,265 miles
- Test number
- 786202671508
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil leak on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil leak on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail273,254 miles (+8,893)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,254 miles
- Test number
- 940205535793
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass264,361 miles (+7,249)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 264,361 miles
- Test number
- 694795228624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass257,112 miles (+9,789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 257,112 miles
- Test number
- 518470861994
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass247,323 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 247,323 miles
- Test number
- 159647489308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass is dark
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass is dark
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust box damaged but not blowing
Fail247,321 miles (+86)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,321 miles
- Test number
- 425224821259
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail247,235 miles (+8,240)2 dangerous5 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,235 miles
- Test number
- 868763933739
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever needs adjusting
Pass238,995 miles (+7,217)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 238,995 miles
- Test number
- 763367460501
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass231,778 miles (+10,264)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 231,778 miles
- Test number
- 335780842060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,514 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 221,514 miles
- Test number
- 136273788199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail221,507 miles (+21,389)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,507 miles
- Test number
- 448544748824
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,118 miles (+13,655)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 200,118 miles
- Test number
- 617772562443
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing close to limits
Pass186,463 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 186,463 miles
- Test number
- 182193765750
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail186,463 miles (+6,269)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,463 miles
- Test number
- 461044019986
- Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass180,194 miles (+5,467)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 180,194 miles
- Test number
- 903173628007
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass174,727 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 174,727 miles
- Test number
- 883394485954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,721 miles (+6,791)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,721 miles
- Test number
- 126668626018
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass167,930 miles (+8,229)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 167,930 miles
- Test number
- 629485744300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 159,701 miles
- Test number
- 957207843379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,701 miles (+16,841)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,701 miles
- Test number
- 876028133394
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass142,860 miles (+2,901)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 142,860 miles
- Test number
- 657306042377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine has oil leak
Pass139,959 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 139,959 miles
- Test number
- 885081151320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,958 miles (+5,885)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,958 miles
- Test number
- 357096241359
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass134,073 miles (+38,224)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 134,073 miles
- Test number
- 450327410312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,849 miles (-9,625)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 95,849 miles
- Test number
- 562529579084
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,474 miles (+10,550)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 105,474 miles
- Test number
- 211746748059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,924 miles (+11,198)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 94,924 miles
- Test number
- 302424457030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,726 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 83,726 miles
- Test number
- 682860266097
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn badly on edges
Questions about T17 ELX
- Does T17 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T17 ELX is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T17 ELX?
- The MOT on T17 ELX is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T17 ELX done?
- T17 ELX was recorded at 273,273 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 9,422 miles a year.
- Has T17 ELX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T17 ELX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T17 ELX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T17 ELX find?
- T17 ELX passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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