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C16 XUS

2001 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,303 mi
Last recorded151,303 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS400121,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 XUS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 151,303 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 151,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 148,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 148,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 239,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 239,401 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 238,644 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 230,124 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 232,671 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 232,653 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 232,299 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 232,012 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 230,895 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 222,496 miles

front brakes imbalance 23%

Fail 10 Jul 2007 222,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2006 133,147 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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C16 XUS is a 2001 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 121,050 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 C16 XUS, 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 25 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C16 XUS is a 2001 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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