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Lexus GS300

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,997 cc

T255 SUFMOT history

T255 SUF is a silver petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2023
Mileage
125,630 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T255 SUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2023
Latest MOT test
13 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T255 SUF was last recorded at 125,630 miles on 13 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2019: 125,680 miles, lower than 126,550 miles on 1 Sept 2018.

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
125,630 miles · 14 May 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,630 miles
  • 2021 – 125,630 miles
  • 2019 – 125,282 miles
  • 2018 – 126,550 miles
  • 2017 – 124,265 miles
  • 2016 – 123,644 miles
  • 2015 – 120,095 miles
  • 2014 – 115,811 miles
  • 2013 – 110,050 miles
  • 2012 – 105,424 miles
  • 2011 – 99,137 miles
  • 2010 – 90,876 miles
  • 2009 – 84,366 miles
  • 2008 – 79,352 miles
  • 2006 – 67,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,630 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aim Projected beam image deteriorating
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPark brake performance only just met requirements n/s and o/s

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Cut in nearside rear tyre wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear silencers have bandages applied but exhaust not blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,630 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,630 miles
    Test number
    801234993564
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aim Projected beam image deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance only just met requirements n/s and o/s

  2. Pass125,630 miles (+348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    125,630 miles
    Test number
    956224595300
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,282 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,282 miles
    Test number
    907712622448
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,680 miles (-870)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,680 miles
    Test number
    801705091582
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,550 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,550 miles
    Test number
    889038689034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,630 miles (+1,365)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,630 miles
    Test number
    782572168725
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror missing

  7. Pass124,265 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,265 miles
    Test number
    976610761285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail124,261 miles (+617)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,261 miles
    Test number
    323606667274
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass123,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,644 miles
    Test number
    608355777125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside rear tyre wall
    • AdvisoryRear silencers have bandages applied but exhaust not blowing
    • AdvisoryTravel at parking brake lever

  10. Fail123,644 miles (+3,549)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,644 miles
    Test number
    752962246157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside rear tyre wall
    • AdvisoryRear silencers have bandages applied but exhaust not blowing
    • AdvisoryTravel at parking brake lever

  11. Pass120,095 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,095 miles
    Test number
    205630995490
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise slight bind front offside brake
    • NoteAdvise travel at parking brake lever
    • NoteAdvise wear at front offside and nearside tyre edges

  12. Fail120,095 miles (+4,284)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,095 miles
    Test number
    517800195123
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise slight bind front offside brake
    • NoteAdvise travel at parking brake lever
    • NoteAdvise wear at front offside and nearside tyre edges

  13. Pass115,811 miles (+5,761)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,811 miles
    Test number
    335288714298
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise travel at parking brake lever

  14. Pass110,050 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,050 miles
    Test number
    778523593117
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteAdvise travel atparking brake

  15. Fail110,050 miles (+4,626)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,050 miles
    Test number
    696902793106
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteAdvise travel atparking brake

  16. Pass105,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,424 miles
    Test number
    296188922214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,424 miles (+6,287)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,424 miles
    Test number
    345853922498
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass99,137 miles (+8,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,137 miles
    Test number
    198644721213
    • NoteAdvise play at nearside top ball joint

  19. Pass90,876 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    90,876 miles
    Test number
    732224040297
    • NoteAdvise cut in front offsidetyre wall
    • NoteAdvise wear at front offside tyre tread

  20. Fail90,876 miles (+6,510)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,876 miles
    Test number
    824624640219
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteAdvise cut in front offsidetyre wall
    • NoteAdvise wear at front offside tyre tread

  21. Pass84,366 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,366 miles
    Test number
    294800319237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to check rear brake pads

  22. Fail84,366 miles (+5,014)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,366 miles
    Test number
    732850819287
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to check rear brake pads

  23. Pass79,352 miles (+11,554)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    373790808432
    • NoteSlight wear at rear brake discs unable to check rear brake discs

  24. Pass67,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    67,798 miles
    Test number
    862307916378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T255 SUF

Does T255 SUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T255 SUF expired on 13 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T255 SUF?
The MOT on T255 SUF expired on 13 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T255 SUF done?
T255 SUF was recorded at 125,630 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2022, an average of 3,732 miles a year.
Has T255 SUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T255 SUF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T255 SUF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T255 SUF find?
T255 SUF passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2022 with 7 advisories: both headlamp aim projected beam image deteriorating; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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