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H9 DJA

1994 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,858 mi
Last recorded158,858 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 DJA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 158,858 miles

Bonnet damaged ( cosmetic )

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 158,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed such bad perishment that cords can be seen - 225-60-16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet damaged ( cosmetic )

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 reg lamp. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 158,382 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer seeping grease.

Offside Rear Outer seeping grease.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 158,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer seeping grease.

Offside Rear Outer seeping grease.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 158,375 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system behind exhaust back box (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gator is wet (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all four (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet slightly deformed but still operates as intended

Pass 26 Oct 2022 158,099 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight escape of grease from inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight inner and outer tire wear showing ( advise alignment check ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight escape of grease from both inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear rear suspension arm bushes have slight play (not excessive )

Fail 25 Oct 2022 158,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight escape of grease from inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight inner and outer tire wear showing ( advise alignment check ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight escape of grease from both inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear rear suspension arm bushes have slight play (not excessive )

Pass 15 Oct 2021 157,571 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 157,088 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 113,814 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 113,809 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested Dashboard not working (RPM gauge not working) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Speed limiter obviously inoperative (7.10 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,394 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2017 112,889 miles

Both front and rear tyres start cracking outer walls

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2016 112,490 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,039 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 112,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,858 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 111,363 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 110,171 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 107,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 107,467 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 101,749 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 101,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 97,650 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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H9 DJA is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H9 DJA, 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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H9 DJA is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 11 January 1994.

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