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J159 AUJ

2005 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,917 mi
Last recorded102,917 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 AUJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 102,917 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

wipers in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2015 102,917 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

wipers poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,059 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 99,059 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 98,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 13 Mar 2013 98,807 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

power steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,846 miles

N/S Rear Tyre, Cracking On Outside Wall

O/S Rear Tyre, Cracking On Outside Wall

Fail 2 Sep 2011 93,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S Rear Tyre, Cracking On Outside Wall

O/S Rear Tyre, Cracking On Outside Wall

Pass 26 May 2010 88,427 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 84,823 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 84,823 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 81,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 124,877 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 12,189 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 12,189 miles

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

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

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

front brake look low

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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J159 AUJ is a 2005 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J159 AUJ, 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 21 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J159 AUJ is a 2005 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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