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5970 PW

2005 Lexus RX400H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,681 mi
Last recorded190,681 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5970 PW
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 190,681 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 190,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 186,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 180,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 174,125 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 146,345 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 146,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 154,635 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 144,975 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 134,229 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,642 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 109,204 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 94,316 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 78,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,426 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,555 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 30,541 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,738 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,730 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400H?

Based on 166,693 MOT tests across 9,581 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
6,972
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
9,581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,334
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,023
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 992
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5970 PW is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX400H models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 97,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX400H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5970 PW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX400H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5970 PW is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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