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W381 YPX

2000 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,668 mi
Last recorded165,668 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 YPX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 165,668 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 165,636 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension corroding

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 162,285 miles

All general rear suspension corrosion.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 162,284 miles

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

All general rear suspension corrosion.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 158,622 miles

General underside suspension corrosion.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre side wall damage.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 153,950 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 149,194 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 149,193 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 144,773 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 144,755 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 144,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp dipped beam pattern weak

Rear Slight play in hubs

Fail 24 Oct 2018 144,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp dipped beam pattern weak

Rear Slight play in hubs

Pass 23 Mar 2018 141,233 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in n/s and o/s rear ball joints,

Fail 20 Mar 2018 141,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid getting low,

slight play in n/s and o/s rear ball joints,

Pass 28 Mar 2017 132,391 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 132,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 122,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 111,552 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,300 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 107,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,752 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 105,752 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 102,718 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 102,718 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 99,628 miles

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 31 Jul 2008 95,993 miles

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 25 Jul 2007 48,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,855 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,523 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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W381 YPX is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W381 YPX, 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 W381 YPX registered?

W381 YPX is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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