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V747 FPN

2000 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

261,126 mi
Last recorded261,126 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV747 FPN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 261,126 miles

All underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 260,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,689 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 25,206 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 25,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,558 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 230,976 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2012 220,786 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 220,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 218,742 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

n/s o/s rear tyres surface cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2010 213,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 204,103 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 203,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 200,656 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 200,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 196,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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V747 FPN is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V747 FPN, 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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V747 FPN is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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