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A5 BVF

1994 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,310 mi
Last recorded66,310 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BVF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 66,310 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subrame and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 66,272 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 66,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 66,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,380 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front and center exhaust rust

general suspension rust

offside rear sill surface rust

park brake needs adjustment

Fail 5 Oct 2021 65,380 miles

Brake performance not tested due to non start (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to non start (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front and center exhaust rust

general suspension rust

offside rear sill surface rust

Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,299 miles

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

front and centre exhaust rust

park brake needs adjustment

surface rust offside rear sill

Fail 2 Apr 2019 64,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front and centre exhaust rust

park brake needs adjustment

surface rust offside rear sill

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,015 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust rust

front lower ball joints worn to limit

nearside rear tyre perished and devoid of tread (recommend replace)

offside rear tyre limit ,perished and devoid of tread (recommend replace)

parkbrake needs adjustment

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,642 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower ball joints worn to limit

both rear tyres perished and devoid of tread inner edge (recommend replace)

front exhaust rust

park brake needs adjustment

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,184 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower ball joints worn

front exhaust rust

offside front tyre perished and limit inner edge

park brake needs adjustment

rear brake union rust

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe joint

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm of tread depth , below limit outer edge

o/s front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn to 2.5 mm tread depth

Fail 30 Aug 2014 59,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe joint

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm of tread depth , below limit outer edge

o/s front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn to 2.5 mm tread depth

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,386 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 57,285 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,826 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 38,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 37,660 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 37,660 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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A5 BVF is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1994 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 125,652 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 A5 BVF, 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 32 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A5 BVF is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 May 1994.

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