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W709 MDY

2000 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

218,815 mi
Last recorded218,815 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 MDY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 218,815 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 216,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 215,455 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 210,579 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 206,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 196,483 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 190,374 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 187,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 187,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 184,403 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 180,236 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 177,660 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 174,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 169,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 165,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 165,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 160,813 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 155,437 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 147,731 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 138,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 119,209 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 119,209 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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W709 MDY is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W709 MDY, 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 W709 MDY registered?

W709 MDY is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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