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W852 MCD

2000 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,275 mi
Last recorded172,275 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 MCD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 172,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 166,131 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 165,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 152,900 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside mirror slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 135,352 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 135,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 118,869 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 110,772 miles

Play in steering rack mountings/ Cracking to various susepnsion bushes/ Both front tyrtes are cracking and are wearing on edges/ Rear tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2007 96,829 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 80,742 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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W852 MCD is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W852 MCD, 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 W852 MCD registered?

W852 MCD is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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