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W181 GUG

2000 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,965 mi
Last recorded137,965 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 GUG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 137,965 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components rusty

exhaust system rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2026 137,950 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.087 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear suspension components rusty

exhaust system rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2024 135,592 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 135,592 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 133,790 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 133,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 129,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 126,929 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 124,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 121,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 118,153 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,284 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 109,794 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,209 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 100,388 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,035 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,290 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 81,283 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,677 miles

park brake travel

Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,057 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,732 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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W181 GUG is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W181 GUG, 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 W181 GUG registered?

W181 GUG is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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