MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
275,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both front seat belts slow to retract.
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre worn to inner edge
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
heavy engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
heavy engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre slight wear to inner edge.
Offside Rear suspension control switch bracket broken.
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre slight wear to inner edge.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear suspension control switch bracket broken.
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake wear warning light on dashboard
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S305 HLG is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
Across all 1999 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 120,667 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 S305 HLG, 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 27 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S305 HLG is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 January 1999.
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