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P503 TGN

1997 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 TGN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 84,607 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 R16 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 R16 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 82,464 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60 R16 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 R16 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 R16 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 R16 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 78,301 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,449 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 76,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Sep 2017 70,742 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,991 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre tread worn inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 56,211 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Sep 2012 53,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,245 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,505 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

off side rear light unit damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,567 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,531 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 37,531 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P503 TGN is a 1997 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 1997 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 122,973 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 P503 TGN, 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 29 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P503 TGN registered?

P503 TGN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P503 TGN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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