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V549 FJA

2000 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

204,163 mi
Last recorded204,163 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV549 FJA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 204,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever little reserve travelng

Pass 26 Feb 2018 201,180 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 192,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 185,946 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 178,317 miles

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

n/s/r light lenss cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2014 171,005 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 170,985 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 165,331 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 156,866 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 153,948 miles

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

front bumper damaged

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 149,157 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 149,157 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 146,105 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 135,619 miles

front disc worn

Pass 14 Aug 2006 131,490 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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V549 FJA is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V549 FJA, 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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V549 FJA is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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