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L400 TCC

2000 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

258,714 mi
Last recorded258,714 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS430108,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 TCC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 258,714 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 254,386 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 248,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Repairs covered with underseal

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2023 248,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 246,036 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 246,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 244,022 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 244,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 242,921 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 242,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 238,758 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 231,994 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 225,155 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 219,540 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 213,392 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 205,053 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 197,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 180,162 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 161,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 146,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r joints have some play

Pass 27 Feb 2010 146,102 miles

o/s/r joints have some play

Pass 27 Feb 2009 123,325 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 110,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 99,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,747 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,382 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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L400 TCC is a 2000 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2000 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 108,786 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L400 TCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L400 TCC registered?

L400 TCC is a 2000 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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