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L400 HGW

2000 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,013 mi
Last recorded174,013 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 HGW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 174,013 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 174,013 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 170,374 miles

to low for rbt

Pass 18 Dec 2023 163,672 miles

to low for rbt

Fail 18 Dec 2023 163,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

to low for rbt

Pass 17 Dec 2022 159,153 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 150,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 143,692 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 140,002 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 138,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 133,597 miles

drivers side rear tyre at 2.5mm

Pass 20 Dec 2016 128,908 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 119,565 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 114,195 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 107,154 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 97,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,832 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

front tyres scrubbed on outside edges

Fail 29 Sep 2008 73,832 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

front tyres scrubbed on outside edges

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,842 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 54,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 9 Aug 2005 45,875 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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L400 HGW is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 119,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L400 HGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L400 HGW registered?

L400 HGW is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is L400 HGW safe to buy?

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