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W697 LFG

2000 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,377 mi
Last recorded131,377 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 LFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 131,377 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 128,422 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass dull where it once was heated and dimmed (3.3 (b) (i))

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

all suspension arms and subframes are covered in corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2023 128,350 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass stained and marked (3.3 (b) (i))

suspension arms and components all heavily corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 127,748 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass delaminated and patchy (3.3 (b) (i))

underside of car, suspension arms, hubs, and subframe all heavily corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 127,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% difference o/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner w/arch holed and corroded at front near rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass delaminating and patchy and going black (3.3 (b) (i))

on underside all suspension arms and hubs and sub frame all heavily corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 126,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 123,902 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 121,709 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body corrision

Fail 22 Jul 2019 121,707 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body corrision

Pass 19 Jul 2018 117,688 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 117,565 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 114,688 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 110,401 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 100,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,617 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,016 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 91,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,165 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,693 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 30 Jun 2010 80,560 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,867 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 74,994 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,223 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 66,874 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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W697 LFG is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W697 LFG, 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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W697 LFG is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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