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K557 JHJ

2000 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Lexus Soarer137,768 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK557 JHJ
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed

Pass 27 Oct 2021
Pass 10 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 199,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 198,986 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 196,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 193,998 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 189,303 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 186,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 185,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 181,120 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 177,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 174,947 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 174,947 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 171,030 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 171,030 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2006 166,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus Soarer?

Based on 2,195 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
3,338
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
fog lamp not working 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
brake binding 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
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K557 JHJ is a 2000 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 137,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Soarer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K557 JHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Soarer typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Lexus Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K557 JHJ registered?

K557 JHJ is a 2000 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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