MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,769 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front vented brake discs have internal corrosion
rear parking brake effort only just within limits
slight play in near side front subframe mounting
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded and scored (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front vented brake discs have internal corrosion
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear head light level sensor broken
vsc light on dash
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear head light level sensor broken
vsc light on dash
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe complete with centre pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat area (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes covers fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bonnet stays weak
Bonnet stays weak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn on inside edge
off side rear suspention adjuster link to suspention unit worn
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R953 ENF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1998 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 121,755 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 R953 ENF, 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 28 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R953 ENF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 June 1998.
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