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Lexus LS400

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,969 cc

T311 JCAMOT history

T311 JCA is a green petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2025
Mileage
177,462 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T311 JCA
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T311 JCA was last recorded at 177,462 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 3,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2019: 149,279 miles, lower than 153,546 miles on 15 Jun 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
174,432 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,030 miles
Average per year
5,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,462 miles
  • 2023 – 174,432 miles
  • 2022 – 169,562 miles
  • 2021 – 166,674 miles
  • 2020 – 163,623 miles
  • 2019 – 149,279 miles
  • 2018 – 153,546 miles
  • 2017 – 144,816 miles
  • 2016 – 135,892 miles
  • 2015 – 125,179 miles
  • 2014 – 117,792 miles
  • 2013 – 110,113 miles
  • 2012 – 105,727 miles
  • 2011 – 103,375 miles
  • 2010 – 100,691 miles
  • 2009 – 97,110 miles
  • 2008 – 92,140 miles
  • 2006 – 80,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,462 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and welding repairs
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust system corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,462 miles (+3,030)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    177,462 miles
    Test number
    470102257309
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and welding repairs
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass174,432 miles (+4,870)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    174,432 miles
    Test number
    333337009061
    • AdvisoryExhaust system welded and corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass169,562 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    169,562 miles
    Test number
    729886887580
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror glass has been temporarily repaired.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

  4. Fail169,562 miles (+2,888)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,562 miles
    Test number
    336129858988
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Active suspension sensor broken. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror glass has been temporarily repaired.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

  5. Pass166,674 miles (+3,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    166,674 miles
    Test number
    838833863992
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Pass163,623 miles (+14,344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    163,623 miles
    Test number
    616102506607
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside front tyres on legal limit
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  7. Pass149,279 miles (-4,267)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,279 miles
    Test number
    194895979951
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated and has a minor leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt stalk damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass153,546 miles (+8,730)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    153,546 miles
    Test number
    447287220048
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion
    • AdvisorySmall weep of power steering fluid

  9. Pass144,816 miles (+8,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,816 miles
    Test number
    266501323655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass135,892 miles (+10,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,892 miles
    Test number
    261218074049
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  11. Pass125,179 miles (+7,387)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,179 miles
    Test number
    618047465197
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteExhaust temp repair
    • NoteRear subframe corroded

  12. Pass117,792 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,792 miles
    Test number
    548615754197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,773 miles (+7,660)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,773 miles
    Test number
    455114354196
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass110,113 miles (+4,386)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,113 miles
    Test number
    386854663106
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
    • NoteHeavy corrosion of all suspension components
    • NoteNearside rear stability control link damaged

  15. Pass105,727 miles (+33)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,727 miles
    Test number
    938132572064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll suspension components corroded
    • NoteOffside rear suspension height sensor snapped

  16. Fail105,694 miles (+2,319)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,694 miles
    Test number
    775053252033
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll suspension components corroded
    • NoteOffside rear suspension height sensor snapped

  17. Pass103,375 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    103,375 miles
    Test number
    255465541029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet not supported upright by struts
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills
    • NoteRear suspension headlamp adjuster arm broken(adjuster zip tied to neutral position)

  18. Fail103,375 miles (+2,684)4 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,375 miles
    Test number
    727825541081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet not supported upright by struts
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills
    • NoteRear suspension headlamp adjuster arm broken(adjuster zip tied to neutral position)

  19. Pass100,691 miles (+3,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,691 miles
    Test number
    561679140076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass97,110 miles (+112)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    97,110 miles
    Test number
    322948549053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteHeight sensor broken for lights

  21. Fail96,998 miles (+4,858)7 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    973000449093
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteHeight sensor broken for lights

  22. Pass92,140 miles (+12,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    92,140 miles
    Test number
    890780468055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass80,049 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    80,049 miles
    Test number
    924433906138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,669 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    661781986066
    • FailureCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T311 JCA

Does T311 JCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T311 JCA expired on 12 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T311 JCA?
The MOT on T311 JCA expired on 12 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T311 JCA done?
T311 JCA was recorded at 177,462 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 5,342 miles a year.
Has T311 JCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T311 JCA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T311 JCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T311 JCA find?
T311 JCA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 9 advisories: all suspension components corroded; exhaust system corroded and welding repairs; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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