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WF09 MDE

2009 Lexus LS400

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,918 mi
Last recorded132,918 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 MDE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 132,918 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 132,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 102,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 89,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 89,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 80,670 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 80,670 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 68,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,244 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 59,092 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,433 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,777 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,648 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 34,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,454 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2014 28,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,358 miles

EML,AIRBAG,TC Light on

battery loose

both front tyres wearing inner edge

some parts of interior trim are missing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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WF09 MDE is a 2009 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WF09 MDE, 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 17 years old, this Lexus LS400 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WF09 MDE is a 2009 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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