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W544 VAX

2000 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,413 mi
Last recorded198,413 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 VAX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2018 198,413 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Joints between catalysts and front pipes. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tie bar bush worn.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 191,128 miles

Slight play in drop link

Track Rod End ball joint gaiter worn

Fail 13 Oct 2017 191,128 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel Seized, unfreed, however needs further attention, sticking and loosing effort (3.1.6c)

Slight play in drop link

Track Rod End ball joint gaiter worn

Fail 26 Sep 2017 190,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Nearside Bank 1 catalytic to centre join gasket leaking (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Offside Bank 2 Catalytic to centre pipe join gasket leaking (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Drivers light deteriorated also image needs adjusting. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter leaking grease, not preventing dirt, split open (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint On Lock To Lock, up / down play (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

NSR drop Link has slight play

Park Brake Effort only just met, it would appear the park brake needs attention or adjustment

Pass 5 Sep 2016 182,369 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 182,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 176,804 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 168,972 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 163,049 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 155,162 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 155,162 miles

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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 144,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 131,609 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 131,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 124,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 124,354 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 28 Dec 2009 124,344 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 120,321 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 116,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 106,643 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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W544 VAX is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W544 VAX, 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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W544 VAX is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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