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W743 LDK

2000 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

226,663 mi
Last recorded226,663 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW743 LDK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 226,663 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 226,661 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 197,548 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 174,079 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 174,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 161,100 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 144,106 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 119,050 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 119,050 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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W743 LDK is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W743 LDK, 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 W743 LDK registered?

W743 LDK is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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