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M5 DFH

1997 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,994 mi
Last recorded181,994 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DFH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 181,994 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 181,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 175,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 173,849 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 173,845 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 171,100 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 170,996 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 167,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 163,981 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 162,247 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 160,414 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 160,413 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 154,608 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 154,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 22 Jul 2011 145,124 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 135,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 135,243 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 123,005 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 111,333 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 106,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 99,224 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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M5 DFH is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 M5 DFH, 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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What year was M5 DFH registered?

M5 DFH is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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