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Lexus LS400

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,969 cc

T205 TNBMOT history

T205 TNB is a red petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,980 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T205 TNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T205 TNB was last recorded at 120,980 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2007: 28,172 miles, lower than 68,225 miles on 14 Dec 2006.

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
119,710 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,270 miles
Average per year
3,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,980 miles
  • 2025 – 119,710 miles
  • 2024 – 118,227 miles
  • 2023 – 116,415 miles
  • 2022 – 114,863 miles
  • 2021 – 102,197 miles
  • 2020 – 101,210 miles
  • 2019 – 100,320 miles
  • 2018 – 98,491 miles
  • 2017 – 96,213 miles
  • 2016 – 92,977 miles
  • 2015 – 87,695 miles
  • 2013 – 87,276 miles
  • 2012 – 86,880 miles
  • 2011 – 85,032 miles
  • 2010 – 83,344 miles
  • 2009 – 81,045 miles
  • 2008 – 78,754 miles
  • 2007 – 28,172 miles
  • 2006 – 68,225 miles
  • 2005 – 55,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,980 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,980 miles (+1,270)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,980 miles
    Test number
    711279513497
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass119,710 miles (+1,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,710 miles
    Test number
    525438629688
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corroision (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,227 miles (+1,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,227 miles
    Test number
    950074302796
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rusty all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass116,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,415 miles
    Test number
    780004300468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Fail116,415 miles (+1,552)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,415 miles
    Test number
    609737947219
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Lower spring cup on shock absorber damaged by broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  6. Pass114,863 miles (+12,666)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,863 miles
    Test number
    866691667742
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays limit inspection.
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By radiator and oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Gaiter on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Gaiter on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension height sensor arm corroded and broken away
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Pass102,197 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,197 miles
    Test number
    671543122919
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiters both sides (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear level sensor arm failed
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on all steel suspension components
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  8. Fail102,197 miles (+987)1 repaired1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,197 miles
    Test number
    315029760267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiters both sides (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear level sensor arm failed
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on all steel suspension components
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  9. Pass101,210 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,210 miles
    Test number
    901983772880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,320 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    100,320 miles
    Test number
    850998647282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,491 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,491 miles
    Test number
    894693193754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,213 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    112816452705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,211 miles (+3,234)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,211 miles
    Test number
    799183544936
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outerwall cracked/split (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive splits/ deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre cracked deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre cracked and deteriorated

  14. Pass92,977 miles (+5,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,977 miles
    Test number
    861063048026
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass87,695 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    296762425429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,681 miles (+405)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    406759895021
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking and perishing
    • NoteVsc check light on

  17. Pass87,276 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,276 miles
    Test number
    836030433330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    708509042348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,880 miles (+1,848)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    787907142331
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Fail85,032 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,032 miles
    Test number
    295014731390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass85,032 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    85,032 miles
    Test number
    469054431390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,344 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,344 miles
    Test number
    481638440374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,045 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    224907459307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteBonnet struts not holding
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriating

  24. Fail81,045 miles (+2,291)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    512592059370
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteBonnet struts not holding
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriating

  25. Pass78,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,754 miles
    Test number
    182537458364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,754 miles (+50,582)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,754 miles
    Test number
    392557658345
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  27. Pass28,172 miles (-40,053)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,172 miles
    Test number
    631546847327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,225 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,225 miles
    Test number
    342368746368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail68,130 miles (+12,343)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,130 miles
    Test number
    983196946328
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass55,787 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    55,787 miles
    Test number
    104144155360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre wall kerbed and age cracked

Questions about T205 TNB

Does T205 TNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T205 TNB is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T205 TNB?
The MOT on T205 TNB is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T205 TNB done?
T205 TNB was recorded at 120,980 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,170 miles a year.
Has T205 TNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T205 TNB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T205 TNB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T205 TNB find?
T205 TNB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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