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S254 BFG

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,293 mi
Last recorded126,293 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 126,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 122,745 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 120,414 miles

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 120,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,400 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 102,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,677 miles

Offside and nearside catalytic convertors to front exhaust joints in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,714 miles

Front exhaust joints from cats to front exhaust pipes in poor condition.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,157 miles

Nearside front tyre smooth outside edge raised tread

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,115 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 84,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,691 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 81,691 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,567 miles

osr tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,404 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,925 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,169 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,137 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,476 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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S254 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S254 BFG, 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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S254 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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