MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Slight play in drop link
Track Rod End ball joint gaiter worn
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
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
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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