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M203 TBU

1995 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,022 mi
Last recorded138,022 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 TBU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 138,022 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advanced corrosion near rear sub frame mounting points

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 138,020 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advanced corrosion on rear subframe mounting points both sides

covers over both outer body sills

surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Pass 17 Mar 2015 137,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 137,226 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 136,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advanced surface corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 136,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advanced surface corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 134,912 miles

both front arm lower bushs weak, parking brake pedal slow to return

steering column has slight movement, both rear subframe mounts corroded, power steering rack mounts worn and weak, rear pads low, nearside front lower ball joint worn, both rear chassis rails blistered

Fail 26 Feb 2013 134,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front arm lower bushs weak, parking brake pedal slow to return

steering column has slight movement, both rear subframe mounts corroded, power steering rack mounts worn and weak, rear pads low, nearside front lower ball joint worn, both rear chassis rails blistered

Pass 21 Jan 2012 133,333 miles

rear brake pads low, parking brake pedal slow to return, both rear chassis rails blistered, both rear subframe front mounts corroded, nearside rear arm ball joint worn, offside engine bank manifold has slight blow

Fail 19 Dec 2011 133,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

parking brake pedal slow to return, both rear chassis rails blistered, both rear subframe front mounts corroded, nearside rear upper arm ball joint worn, offside engine bank manifold has slight blow

Pass 17 Dec 2010 130,128 miles

rear pads are low, both rear top arm inner bushes are worn and close to a failure, near side rear chassis leg is corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 125,018 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 119,881 miles

parking brake needs adjusting, off side headlamp is holed, rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2007 107,920 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 98,020 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 88,810 miles

screen is chipped †off side head lamp is chipped

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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M203 TBU is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1995 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,886 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 M203 TBU, 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 31 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M203 TBU is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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