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Lexus GS300

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,997 cc

Y878 ANVMOT history

Y878 ANV is a green petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
148,548 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 ANV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 ANV was last recorded at 148,548 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 3,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,298 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,250 miles
Average per year
4,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,548 miles
  • 2025 – 145,298 miles
  • 2024 – 140,492 miles
  • 2023 – 135,367 miles
  • 2022 – 134,512 miles
  • 2021 – 132,354 miles
  • 2019 – 129,764 miles
  • 2018 – 127,836 miles
  • 2017 – 124,767 miles
  • 2016 – 118,635 miles
  • 2015 – 114,994 miles
  • 2014 – 112,655 miles
  • 2013 – 111,496 miles
  • 2012 – 105,389 miles
  • 2011 – 99,501 miles
  • 2010 – 92,253 miles
  • 2009 – 85,627 miles
  • 2008 – 78,536 miles
  • 2007 – 72,930 miles
  • 2006 – 67,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,548 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,548 miles (+3,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    148,548 miles
    Test number
    852716228993
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,298 miles (+127)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,298 miles
    Test number
    297912387510
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff leak

  3. Fail145,171 miles (+4,679)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,171 miles
    Test number
    787735396836
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced ns and os (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,492 miles (+5,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,492 miles
    Test number
    544103409523
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,367 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,367 miles
    Test number
    726605220662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,512 miles (+2,158)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,512 miles
    Test number
    431143536046
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass132,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,354 miles
    Test number
    843898397331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,354 miles (+2,590)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,354 miles
    Test number
    760825575070
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass129,764 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,764 miles
    Test number
    763763036229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,836 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,836 miles
    Test number
    646006644244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,767 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,767 miles
    Test number
    864217649339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,635 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    118,635 miles
    Test number
    801798918216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,994 miles (+2,339)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,994 miles
    Test number
    125864495132
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT PITTING ON INNER EDGE FRONT DISCS / REAR DISCS CORRODING / SLIGHT REAR DIFF LEAK / FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODING / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail112,655 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,655 miles
    Test number
    469445494148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut outer wall not deep enough to see the cords

  15. Pass112,655 miles (+1,159)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,655 miles
    Test number
    776375794171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut outer wall not deep enough to see the cords

  16. Pass111,496 miles (+6,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,496 miles
    Test number
    299915043242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass105,389 miles (+5,888)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,389 miles
    Test number
    595619022274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOff side front brake disc pads lining debonding

  18. Pass99,501 miles (+7,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,501 miles
    Test number
    465735111241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass92,253 miles (+6,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,253 miles
    Test number
    484154120296
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass85,627 miles (+7,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    994733439247
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass78,536 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,536 miles
    Test number
    760422638219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,930 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,930 miles
    Test number
    570379527225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    67,176 miles
    Test number
    704097826296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 ANV

Does Y878 ANV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 ANV is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 ANV?
The MOT on Y878 ANV is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 ANV done?
Y878 ANV was recorded at 148,548 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,106 miles a year.
Has Y878 ANV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 ANV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y878 ANV 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 Y878 ANV find?
Y878 ANV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint; oil leak, but not excessive.

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