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W851 YEV

2000 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,088 mi
Last recorded141,088 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 YEV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 141,088 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 141,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 136,569 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides rear inner upper wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 134,223 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 134,205 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 133,766 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 133,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 125,573 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,663 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 111,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

near side front tyre worn on edges

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2010 105,594 miles

advise to change front wiper blades

Fail 29 Jun 2010 105,594 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise to change front wiper blades

Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,230 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 86,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 80,000 miles

bonnet shocks defect

Pass 1 Mar 2006 72,461 miles

bonnet struts defective

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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W851 YEV is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W851 YEV, 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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W851 YEV is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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