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Lexus LS400

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,969 cc

T540 ABYMOT history

T540 ABY is a black petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 188,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
188,234 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 ABY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 ABY was last recorded at 188,234 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 7,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,240 miles · 12 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
7,994 miles
Average per year
5,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,234 miles
  • 2019 – 180,240 miles
  • 2018 – 175,949 miles
  • 2017 – 175,946 miles
  • 2016 – 162,062 miles
  • 2015 – 154,544 miles
  • 2014 – 139,208 miles
  • 2013 – 123,691 miles
  • 2012 – 118,815 miles
  • 2011 – 107,952 miles
  • 2010 – 99,853 miles
  • 2009 – 97,790 miles
  • 2008 – 95,343 miles
  • 2007 – 88,455 miles
  • 2006 – 82,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,234 miles
  • AdvisoryFront to rear underbody/all mechanical components covered in underseal

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass188,234 miles (+7,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    188,234 miles
    Test number
    917452290883
    • AdvisoryFront to rear underbody/all mechanical components covered in underseal

  2. Pass180,240 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,240 miles
    Test number
    893963419318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail180,108 miles (+4,159)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,108 miles
    Test number
    521475993618
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass175,949 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    175,949 miles
    Test number
    615953467781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail175,949 miles (+3)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,949 miles
    Test number
    690552062872
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative control unit on rear axle broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail175,946 miles (+13,884)3 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,946 miles
    Test number
    347825506882
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ( top ball joint ) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass162,062 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    162,062 miles
    Test number
    986393456612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,544 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    154,544 miles
    Test number
    799958085107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail154,541 miles (+15,333)8 dangerous4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,541 miles
    Test number
    898063285173
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousWindscreen very dirty
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass139,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,208 miles
    Test number
    226289684469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,208 miles (+15,517)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,208 miles
    Test number
    538063784165
    • DangerousHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteWarning message displayed on dash panel ref; brake wear

  12. Pass123,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,691 miles
    Test number
    195009453198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail123,691 miles (+4,876)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,691 miles
    Test number
    596057953108
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass118,815 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    118,815 miles
    Test number
    208359522136
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnable to see front brake pads through wheels

  15. Fail118,815 miles (+10,863)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,815 miles
    Test number
    239999822173
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnable to see front brake pads through wheels

  16. Pass107,952 miles (+8,099)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,952 miles
    Test number
    296474621465
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBrake pedal is slightly spongy
    • NoteFront wipers are in a poor condition

  17. Pass99,853 miles (+2,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,853 miles
    Test number
    993548640170
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass97,790 miles (+2,447)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,790 miles
    Test number
    970607489091
    • NotePark brake neat too end of working travel

  19. Pass95,343 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,343 miles
    Test number
    142415388495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,340 miles (+6,885)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,340 miles
    Test number
    641294978073
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass88,455 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    202880987071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,275 miles (+5,316)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,275 miles
    Test number
    101756977481
    • 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)

  23. Pass82,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    111723686098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 ABY

Does T540 ABY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T540 ABY is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T540 ABY?
The MOT on T540 ABY is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T540 ABY done?
T540 ABY was recorded at 188,234 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,290 miles a year.
Has T540 ABY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 ABY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T540 ABY 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 T540 ABY find?
T540 ABY passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front to rear underbody/all mechanical components covered in underseal.

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