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P903 FVR

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

233,119 mi
Last recorded233,119 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 FVR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 233,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

slight weep of oil from steering rack end joint areas

Pass 5 Nov 2024 231,285 miles

weep of oil from steering rack end joint areas

Pass 26 Oct 2023 229,024 miles

slight weep of oil from both steering rack end joint areas

Pass 13 Oct 2022 225,437 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area has some corrosion

slight weep of oil from steering rack end joint areas

Pass 28 Oct 2021 222,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

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

slight weep of oil from both steering rack end joint areas

Pass 30 Nov 2020 220,899 miles

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

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

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

slight weep of oil from steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2020 220,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

slight weep of oil from steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2019 218,882 miles

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

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

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

slight weep of oil from steering rack end joint areas

Pass 14 Nov 2018 216,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack gaiter is deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight weep of oil from both steering rack end joints

Pass 15 Nov 2017 213,221 miles

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

slight weep of oil from steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2016 209,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 206,551 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 205,252 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight weep of oil from nearside steering rack end

Pass 26 Apr 2013 204,197 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 203,088 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight weep from steering rack nearside

Fail 19 Apr 2012 203,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight weep from steering rack nearside

Pass 3 Nov 2010 200,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 200,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 198,241 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 21 Apr 2008 191,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 178,428 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

advise play in steering arm joint [n/s/f]

advise rear exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 21 Apr 2006 167,413 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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P903 FVR is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P903 FVR, 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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P903 FVR is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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