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V852 HEC

2000 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

162,485 mi
Last recorded162,485 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV852 HEC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 162,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened levelling device arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 160,640 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 158,208 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear levelling device damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2020 156,233 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 155,268 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 151,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tack arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tack arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear level link faulty

Pass 4 Dec 2017 149,656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 147,458 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 144,961 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 141,100 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 138,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 136,214 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

reconmend new number plates

Fail 10 Aug 2012 136,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 130,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 119,244 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 105,555 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 93,564 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 97,676 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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V852 HEC is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2000 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 119,341 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 V852 HEC, 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 26 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V852 HEC registered?

V852 HEC is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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