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S403 BFG

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

164,283 mi
Last recorded164,283 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS403 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 164,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner and offside rear inner sills corroding

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 154,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 142,153 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 140,400 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 140,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 137,852 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 135,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

items removed prior to test

Pass 17 Nov 2014 130,859 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 126,481 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 122,112 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 117,833 miles

O/S rear light lens cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2010 113,029 miles

rear brake pads are worn low!

Pass 10 Aug 2010 111,884 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 105,493 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 99,726 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 92,723 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 82,668 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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S403 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S403 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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What year was S403 BFG registered?

S403 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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