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W965 SWP

2000 Lexus LS400

Bronze Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,919 mi
Last recorded197,919 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW965 SWP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 197,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 183,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 170,279 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 170,279 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort efficiency low (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort efficiency low (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 158,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 146,173 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 134,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 134,336 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 125,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 114,642 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 104,498 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 May 2011 96,376 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 May 2010 88,554 miles

both rear tyres on 2bmm ,225/60/16 w / pirelli

rear b/pads approx 50% worn

Pass 5 May 2009 78,443 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 69,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 59,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 48,750 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 47,997 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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W965 SWP is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Bronze with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W965 SWP, 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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W965 SWP is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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