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V353 FUF

2000 Lexus LS400

Bronze Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,981 mi
Last recorded101,981 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 FUF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 101,981 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,940 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2025 98,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2024 95,879 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 93,297 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 93,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED WITH IN TOLLERENCE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 90,483 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,240 miles

Both front lower arms bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 16 Feb 2021 87,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower arms bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,572 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 83,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,228 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,891 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,446 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 76,446 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,559 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,877 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,328 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,973 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,518 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,109 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,344 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,777 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,327 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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V353 FUF 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 80.8%.

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 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 V353 FUF, 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 V353 FUF registered?

V353 FUF is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is V353 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V353 FUF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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