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W261 ULG

2000 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,559 mi
Last recorded114,559 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 ULG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 114,559 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside catalyst to centre section retaining nuts corroding.

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Slight blow from offside catalyst to centre section joint.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension upper wishbone inner bushes.

Very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,544 miles

Both rear brake discs are rusty

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Parking brake level slightly long travel

Slight play on N/S/R top suspension arm inner bushed

Some parts of exhaust bit of corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,944 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

Rear of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension upper wishbone inner bushes.

Very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 105,944 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

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

Rear of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension upper wishbone inner bushes.

Very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 103,371 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 99,747 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre perishing and worn low on outer edge.

Very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 99,747 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre perishing and worn low on outer edge.

Very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 96,555 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 90,927 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 83,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 77,054 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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W261 ULG is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W261 ULG, 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 W261 ULG registered?

W261 ULG is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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