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W209 MDK

2000 Lexus LS400

Bronze Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,867 mi
Last recorded145,867 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 MDK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 145,867 miles

Corrosion to All suspension components

Corrosion to underbody

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f brake clip missing

Fail 30 Sep 2024 145,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to All suspension components

Corrosion to underbody

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f brake clip missing

Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,035 miles

all suspension componenmts showings signs of surface corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2023 140,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot coupling damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Axle rod snapped and siezed (4.1.5 (a))

all suspension componenmts showings signs of surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2022 138,222 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2022 138,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 138,060 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 137,861 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 137,859 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 137,602 miles

slight play in both rear top wishbone bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2016 133,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 130,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 125,919 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 121,730 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 121,730 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 108,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 100,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 92,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,347 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 74,436 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 64,146 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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W209 MDK is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Bronze with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W209 MDK, 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 W209 MDK registered?

W209 MDK is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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