MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear brake pads worn low
Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge
small stone chip on o/s/f screen
Nearside Rear brake pads worn low
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
bonnet stay struts weak
small stone chips on front screen
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake pads worn low
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
bonnet stay struts weak
small stone chips on front screen
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear susp arm slight play in outer bush
Nearside Rear tyre / cracks on inner wall and worn close to limit
Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre [ repairable] and worn close to limit and worn on bald on inner edge ()
oil leak
Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe excesive play in steering arm (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear box (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear tyre / cracks on inner wall and worn close to limit
Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre [ repairable] and worn close to limit and worn on bald on inner edge ()
oil leak
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear brake slight binding
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear brake slight binding
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side front (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front disc corroded
Offside Rear brake disc corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
discs corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V297 JFA is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Bronze with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 V297 JFA, 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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V297 JFA is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 January 2000.
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