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Lexus LS400

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,969 cc

T505 KADMOT history

T505 KAD is a blue petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
119,283 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T505 KAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T505 KAD was last recorded at 119,283 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 1,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,784 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,499 miles
Average per year
5,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,283 miles
  • 2024 – 117,784 miles
  • 2023 – 113,070 miles
  • 2022 – 111,492 miles
  • 2021 – 109,898 miles
  • 2020 – 106,011 miles
  • 2019 – 103,885 miles
  • 2018 – 100,607 miles
  • 2017 – 95,538 miles
  • 2016 – 86,950 miles
  • 2015 – 79,345 miles
  • 2014 – 68,861 miles
  • 2013 – 57,802 miles
  • 2012 – 42,730 miles
  • 2011 – 32,438 miles
  • 2010 – 23,059 miles
  • 2009 – 16,957 miles
  • 2008 – 16,250 miles
  • 2007 – 14,340 miles
  • 2006 – 12,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,283 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension parts getting very rusty in places
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear both tyres worn outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,283 miles (+1,499)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,283 miles
    Test number
    976139499825
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension parts getting very rusty in places
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass117,784 miles (+4,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,784 miles
    Test number
    469420593888
    • AdvisorySuspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places

  3. Pass113,070 miles (+1,578)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,070 miles
    Test number
    998667252479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension parts getting very rusty in places
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges getting close to limits and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass111,492 miles (+1,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,492 miles
    Test number
    967679328436
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension parts getting very rusty in places
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,898 miles
    Test number
    276371839507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low/bald (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail109,893 miles (+3,882)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,893 miles
    Test number
    984412162872
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe has a blow and a temp repair made to it (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low/bald (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,011 miles
    Test number
    325339250486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,007 miles (+2,122)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    922774892790
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due To Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint Area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint Area (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass103,885 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,885 miles
    Test number
    258697019850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,879 miles (+3,272)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,879 miles
    Test number
    992266975375
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass100,607 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,607 miles
    Test number
    607637387553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,538 miles (+8,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,538 miles
    Test number
    443083113476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass86,950 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,950 miles
    Test number
    985921599382
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres worn outer edge

  14. Fail86,950 miles (+7,605)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,950 miles
    Test number
    483874247100
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres worn outer edge

  15. Pass79,345 miles (+10,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,345 miles
    Test number
    598656936911
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear.3mm.235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,861 miles (+11,059)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    775668644205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,802 miles (+15,072)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,802 miles
    Test number
    817529743259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,730 miles (+10,292)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,730 miles
    Test number
    505591072242
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low

  19. Pass32,438 miles (+9,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,438 miles
    Test number
    319273241273
    • NoteUnable to see front to rear pipes due to covers

  20. Pass23,059 miles (+6,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,059 miles
    Test number
    131653060296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass16,957 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,957 miles
    Test number
    342764909338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,250 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,250 miles
    Test number
    193647078272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,340 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,340 miles
    Test number
    374410857238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,422 miles
    Test number
    772648946225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T505 KAD

Does T505 KAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T505 KAD is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T505 KAD?
The MOT on T505 KAD is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T505 KAD done?
T505 KAD was recorded at 119,283 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,586 miles a year.
Has T505 KAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T505 KAD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T505 KAD 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 T505 KAD find?
T505 KAD passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front and rear suspension parts getting very rusty in places; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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