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Lexus GS300

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,997 cc

T542 SEFMOT history

T542 SEF is a blue petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2023
Mileage
112,714 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 SEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 SEF was last recorded at 112,714 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,616 miles · 24 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
4,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,714 miles
  • 2021 – 112,616 miles
  • 2020 – 112,490 miles
  • 2019 – 112,381 miles
  • 2018 – 111,741 miles
  • 2017 – 110,336 miles
  • 2016 – 101,361 miles
  • 2015 – 92,015 miles
  • 2014 – 82,599 miles
  • 2013 – 72,078 miles
  • 2012 – 62,860 miles
  • 2011 – 54,234 miles
  • 2010 – 45,620 miles
  • 2009 – 39,738 miles
  • 2008 – 36,907 miles
  • 2007 – 34,183 miles
  • 2006 – 32,360 miles
  • 2005 – 30,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,714 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,714 miles (+98)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,714 miles
    Test number
    854541882193
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Pass112,616 miles (+25)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,616 miles
    Test number
    977983927140
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,591 miles (+101)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,591 miles
    Test number
    576361066521
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,490 miles (+109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,490 miles
    Test number
    797043080475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass112,381 miles (+640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,381 miles
    Test number
    926654858384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass111,741 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,741 miles
    Test number
    981825229778
    • 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))

  7. Fail111,729 miles (+1,393)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,729 miles
    Test number
    728665623692
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass110,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,336 miles
    Test number
    640487199000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail110,336 miles (+8,975)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,336 miles
    Test number
    232641469122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass101,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,361 miles
    Test number
    815101387082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,361 miles (+9,346)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,361 miles
    Test number
    725262497217
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass92,015 miles (+9,416)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,015 miles
    Test number
    156059832993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,599 miles (+10,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,599 miles
    Test number
    125832874200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail72,078 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,078 miles
    Test number
    275144413201
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass72,078 miles (+9,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,078 miles
    Test number
    529304713220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass62,860 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    909427902257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,743 miles (+8,509)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,743 miles
    Test number
    387335402272
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Fail54,234 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,234 miles
    Test number
    427425111234
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass54,234 miles (+8,614)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,234 miles
    Test number
    505165611268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,620 miles (+5,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,620 miles
    Test number
    650858410201
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass39,738 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,738 miles
    Test number
    351773909400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,907 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    141533298187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,183 miles (+1,823)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,183 miles
    Test number
    713757397108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust section heavily corroded

  24. Pass32,360 miles (+1,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,360 miles
    Test number
    122105896174
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass30,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    30,631 miles
    Test number
    951596195116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T542 SEF

Does T542 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T542 SEF expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T542 SEF?
The MOT on T542 SEF expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T542 SEF done?
T542 SEF was recorded at 112,714 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 4,746 miles a year.
Has T542 SEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 SEF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T542 SEF 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 T542 SEF find?
T542 SEF passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen wiper blade defective, and 3 more.

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