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T863 BFE

2000 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,101 mi
Last recorded59,101 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT863 BFE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 46,071 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 46,071 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2011 37,744 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,744 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,588 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 24,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,687 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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T863 BFE is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T863 BFE, 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 T863 BFE registered?

T863 BFE is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is T863 BFE safe to buy?

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