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Lexus GS300

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,997 cc

T296 OWEMOT history

T296 OWE is a red petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
103,951 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T296 OWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T296 OWE was last recorded at 103,951 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,111 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
840 miles
Average per year
2,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,951 miles
  • 2023 – 103,111 miles
  • 2022 – 102,263 miles
  • 2021 – 101,236 miles
  • 2020 – 100,721 miles
  • 2019 – 98,952 miles
  • 2018 – 97,293 miles
  • 2017 – 95,410 miles
  • 2016 – 92,812 miles
  • 2015 – 88,557 miles
  • 2014 – 86,598 miles
  • 2013 – 82,904 miles
  • 2012 – 80,283 miles
  • 2011 – 77,350 miles
  • 2010 – 73,136 miles
  • 2009 – 69,460 miles
  • 2008 – 65,234 miles
  • 2007 – 61,765 miles
  • 2006 – 57,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,951 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
  • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

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.

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,951 miles (+840)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,951 miles
    Test number
    554931814101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

  2. Pass103,111 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,111 miles
    Test number
    907530970316
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail103,104 miles (+841)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,104 miles
    Test number
    221557747932
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass102,263 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,263 miles
    Test number
    767968513228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,236 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,236 miles
    Test number
    284664479448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,721 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,721 miles
    Test number
    675425884296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,952 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,952 miles
    Test number
    146304914680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,293 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,293 miles
    Test number
    788114904912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,410 miles (+2,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,410 miles
    Test number
    328169490147
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  10. Pass92,812 miles (+4,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,812 miles
    Test number
    519398540088
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail88,557 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    428334755160
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass88,557 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    537934255195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,598 miles (+3,694)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,598 miles
    Test number
    796591174188
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  14. Pass82,904 miles (+2,621)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,904 miles
    Test number
    188309263185
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass80,283 miles (+2,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,283 miles
    Test number
    689978772106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,350 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,350 miles
    Test number
    649062371129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,136 miles
    Test number
    853222170185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail73,136 miles (+3,676)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,136 miles
    Test number
    334732270122
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail69,460 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,460 miles
    Test number
    160529369168
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass69,460 miles (+4,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,460 miles
    Test number
    680119869189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass65,234 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,234 miles
    Test number
    554396278182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,765 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,765 miles
    Test number
    373090587134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,912 miles
    Test number
    670788076166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T296 OWE

Does T296 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T296 OWE expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T296 OWE?
The MOT on T296 OWE expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T296 OWE done?
T296 OWE was recorded at 103,951 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
Has T296 OWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T296 OWE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T296 OWE 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 T296 OWE find?
T296 OWE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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