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V297 JFA

2000 Lexus LS400

Bronze Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

211,426 mi
Last recorded211,426 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 JFA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 211,426 miles

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 1 Feb 2023 205,518 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 205,518 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 200,894 miles

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 200,782 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 195,853 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 191,788 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 191,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 184,218 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 184,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 176,128 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 176,016 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 168,108 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 168,087 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 159,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 151,556 miles

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

discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 146,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 142,202 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 139,628 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 139,627 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 136,293 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 136,293 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 133,504 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 128,207 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 117,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 109,479 miles

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.

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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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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