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TJZ 4

1993 Lexus LS400

Beige Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,534 mi
Last recorded97,534 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 4
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 97,534 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

heavy underseal underside

Pass 12 May 2025 97,148 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 97,148 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2024 97,054 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

shows corrosion underside/heavy underseal

Fail 17 May 2024 97,050 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

shows corrosion underside/heavy underseal

Pass 27 Apr 2023 96,614 miles

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

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

shows corrosion underside / heavy underseal

Pass 30 Apr 2022 93,861 miles

underneath of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 21 May 2021 93,593 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 92,564 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 88,052 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 87,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 86,884 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 85,965 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 85,965 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,429 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 85,409 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 82,182 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 82,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 80,018 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 79,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 78,610 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 76,101 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 73,558 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2009 73,558 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 71,265 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 67,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 64,182 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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TJZ 4 is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Beige with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 122,703 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 TJZ 4, 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 33 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJZ 4 registered?

TJZ 4 is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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