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V400 LEX

2000 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

223,787 mi
Last recorded223,787 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV400 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 223,787 miles

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet rams weak x2

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 223,787 miles

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

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet rams weak x2

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 219,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 219,280 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 213,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 213,758 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 203,214 miles

excessive parking brake travel

nearside mirror tarnished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 198,077 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 198,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 192,245 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 192,244 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 182,592 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 182,329 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 173,830 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 173,826 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 172,137 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 172,135 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 168,325 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 153,883 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 121,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 121,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 81,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V400 LEX is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V400 LEX, 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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V400 LEX is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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