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M15 PJF

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

173,732 mi
Last recorded173,732 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 PJF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 173,732 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 173,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 171,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 166,117 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 166,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 157,706 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both exhaust flange joints (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front propellor shaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 147,777 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 147,777 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,562 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 142,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 136,203 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 128,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 122,449 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,606 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,756 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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Nov 2014 101,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,393 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 90,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 90,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,350 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 21 Jan 2011 81,347 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

some handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 69,368 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,310 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 58,310 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,394 miles

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

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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M15 PJF is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1997 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 122,973 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 LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M15 PJF, 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 29 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M15 PJF is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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