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MFC 600W

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,646 mi
Last recorded180,646 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFC 600W
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 180,646 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 179,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 174,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 172,101 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 168,520 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 164,194 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 160,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 160,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to front pipe flange blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 159,183 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to front pipe flange badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 158,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tpo bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 158,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken top (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tpo bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 156,747 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 156,747 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 154,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 149,131 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 149,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 146,331 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 144,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 141,115 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 138,956 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 135,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 135,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 131,568 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 127,078 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 119,727 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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MFC 600W is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 126,952 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 MFC 600W, 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 30 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MFC 600W registered?

MFC 600W is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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