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V103 KMX

1999 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

200,684 mi
Last recorded200,684 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 KMX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 200,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 186,191 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 186,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 169,740 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 169,733 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 160,820 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 158,203 miles

Central silencers replaced new exhaust system/pipe

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged minor surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 156,908 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 156,908 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r and n/s/r upper inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 150,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 139,293 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 130,141 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 120,807 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 120,807 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,442 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 87,495 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,087 miles

rear brake pad linings getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,412 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 76,412 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,141 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,199 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 56,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2006 53,313 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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V103 KMX is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V103 KMX, 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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V103 KMX is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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