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Lexus GS300

Bronze · Petrol · 1999 · 2,997 cc

V653 JHUMOT history

V653 JHU is a bronze petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 27 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,509 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V653 JHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V653 JHU was last recorded at 101,509 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,426 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,083 miles
Average per year
3,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,509 miles
  • 2025 – 99,426 miles
  • 2024 – 97,151 miles
  • 2023 – 90,509 miles
  • 2022 – 89,944 miles
  • 2021 – 87,927 miles
  • 2020 – 85,980 miles
  • 2019 – 82,676 miles
  • 2018 – 77,608 miles
  • 2017 – 72,941 miles
  • 2016 – 68,035 miles
  • 2015 – 63,363 miles
  • 2014 – 58,431 miles
  • 2013 – 54,450 miles
  • 2012 – 51,328 miles
  • 2011 – 48,831 miles
  • 2010 – 46,418 miles
  • 2009 – 43,780 miles
  • 2008 – 39,527 miles
  • 2007 – 36,251 miles
  • 2006 – 32,840 miles
  • 2005 – 29,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both steering rack bushes have slight play causing rack to move slightly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear tyre has an object in the tread area & pressure 7psi.

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,509 miles (+2,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,509 miles
    Test number
    318459765961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,426 miles (+2,275)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,426 miles
    Test number
    764823909264
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,151 miles (+6,642)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,151 miles
    Test number
    720878051767
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass90,509 miles (+565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,509 miles
    Test number
    143747088679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass89,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,944 miles
    Test number
    971860165249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail89,944 miles (+2,017)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,944 miles
    Test number
    273185956646
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch insecure

  7. Pass87,927 miles (+254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,927 miles
    Test number
    611846376031
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack bushes have slight play causing rack to move slightly.

  8. Fail87,673 miles (+1,693)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,673 miles
    Test number
    420683363643
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer from front pipes to second centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer flange. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth rear heat shields over rear silencers loose but not likely to fall off.
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack bushes have slight play causing rack to move slightly.
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions may differ when exhaust repaired.
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel in boot but no leaks found.

  9. Pass85,980 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,980 miles
    Test number
    155222363034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    647881915984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm inner play bush slight play

  11. Fail82,676 miles (+5,068)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    155663100548
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm inner play bush slight play

  12. Pass77,608 miles (+4,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,608 miles
    Test number
    107948695542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly worn on both edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

  13. Pass72,941 miles (+4,906)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,941 miles
    Test number
    578502241303
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre underinflated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure & rattles.

  14. Pass68,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,035 miles
    Test number
    551070759339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,030 miles (+4,667)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    653438249350
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  16. Pass63,363 miles (+4,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,363 miles
    Test number
    462888136073
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured both (1.3.2e)

  17. Pass58,431 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,431 miles
    Test number
    735077324277
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre has an object in the tread area & pressure 7psi.
    • NoteNearside front brake binding, indicating repair is required.

  18. Fail58,431 miles (+3,981)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,431 miles
    Test number
    675336014263
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre has an object in the tread area & pressure 7psi.
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding, indicating repair is required.

  19. Pass54,450 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    295797123270
    • NoteFront wipers are split

  20. Fail54,450 miles (+3,122)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    388687723211
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront wipers are split
    • NoteOsf brake slightly binding

  21. Pass51,328 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,328 miles
    Test number
    326792822212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,831 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,831 miles
    Test number
    445839701261
    • NoteNearside front brake slight binding.

  23. Fail48,818 miles (+2,400)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    587358901282
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front brake slight binding.

  24. Pass46,418 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,418 miles
    Test number
    692837810248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,780 miles (+4,253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,780 miles
    Test number
    733319919261
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  26. Pass39,527 miles (+3,276)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,527 miles
    Test number
    834926728298
    • NoteNearside front brake slight binding.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.

  27. Pass36,251 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,251 miles
    Test number
    604916327206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,840 miles (+3,610)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,840 miles
    Test number
    811676726288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge also on 1.6mm in centre.

  29. Pass29,230 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    29,230 miles
    Test number
    993568125280
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges

Questions about V653 JHU

Does V653 JHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V653 JHU is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V653 JHU?
The MOT on V653 JHU is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V653 JHU done?
V653 JHU was recorded at 101,509 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,432 miles a year.
Has V653 JHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V653 JHU has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V653 JHU 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 V653 JHU find?
V653 JHU passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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