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X558 AVJ

2000 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,260 mi
Last recorded180,260 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX558 AVJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 180,260 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 177,925 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 175,936 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 173,896 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 173,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 171,540 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 171,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 169,618 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 167,796 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2013 167,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 164,826 miles

surface rust underbody and brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2010 166,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 166,363 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 165,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 164,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 163,662 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 163,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 150,850 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 150,850 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and outer sidewalls starting to split

Pass 31 Oct 2005 116,193 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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X558 AVJ is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X558 AVJ, 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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X558 AVJ is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 October 2000.

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