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W953 OAP

2000 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

99,280 mi
Last recorded99,280 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 OAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 99,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Unable to inspect pads due to caliper design.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 98,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 97,575 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside including suspention components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 97,572 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside including suspention components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 96,364 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle including suspention components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 95,147 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,868 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 90,753 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 90,076 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,400 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,175 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 81,393 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 78,817 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,425 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,594 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,163 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,598 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 57,081 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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W953 OAP is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W953 OAP, 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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W953 OAP is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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