CarVerify

Free Car Check

N505 KGO

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

134,087 mi
Last recorded134,087 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 KGO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 134,087 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 134,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 130,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 124,413 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,125 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 120,125 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,288 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 111,736 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner indicator not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight seepage

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front most inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2019 111,134 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 109,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 4 Dec 2017 105,418 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 100,125 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 95,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 88,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 81,152 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 81,114 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,546 miles

Brake fluid low

O/S/F Seat belt slightly freyed

Steering rack slightly damp

Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,700 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 48,624 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,624 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,187 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 33,654 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,654 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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N505 KGO is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N505 KGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N505 KGO?

You can check the full history of N505 KGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N505 KGO registered?

N505 KGO is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N505 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 KGO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N505 KGO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N505 KGO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.