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T505 KAD

1999 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,283 mi
Last recorded119,283 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 KAD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 119,283 miles

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

Front and rear suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 117,784 miles

Suspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places

Pass 16 Oct 2023 113,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges getting close to limits and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,492 miles

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

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 109,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low/bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 109,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe has a blow and a temp repair made to it (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low/bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,011 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 106,007 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 103,885 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 103,879 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,607 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,538 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres worn outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2016 86,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres worn outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,345 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear.3mm.235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,861 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,802 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,438 miles

unable to see front to rear pipes due to covers

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 16,957 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,340 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,422 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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T505 KAD is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T505 KAD, 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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T505 KAD is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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