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L5 BHF

2000 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,160 mi
Last recorded150,160 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BHF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 150,160 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 146,089 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 143,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 139,347 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 139,117 miles

Both wiper blades are split

Pass 19 Nov 2016 138,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 138,513 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 138,049 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2014 138,049 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2013 137,176 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 135,753 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 134,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 128,557 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 128,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 120,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 120,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 103,354 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 103,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,739 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,976 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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L5 BHF is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L5 BHF, 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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L5 BHF is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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