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B5 XUS

2005 Lexus RX400H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,537 mi
Last recorded157,537 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 XUS
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 157,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 157,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected securing nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 157,533 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to take on road due to listed failures (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 155,031 miles

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

Rear brake disc corroded

headlamp washers inop

Fail 24 Dec 2024 155,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside headlamp damaged

Rear brake disc corroded

headlamp washers inop

Pass 9 Nov 2023 150,145 miles

Headlight washers do not appear to work.

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 150,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/under sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Temporary repair loose/blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlight washers not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 150,096 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

NSR tyre 0mm on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 143,592 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer joint heavily corroded, on weld/joining sleeve, just legal for this MOT. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust system body heatshield loose/fouling on system

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES,to exposed steel surfaces. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and frame itself corroded, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenly on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BOTH Brake discs corroded/pitted, on pad contact surfaces.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES, to exposed steel surfaces (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and frame itself corroded, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe rubber mountings perished/starting to break up.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 133,770 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 133,566 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 128,338 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 128,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,689 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 119,689 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 106,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,182 miles

Both front discs lipped

Nearside and Offside rear brake backing plates corroded

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,553 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,592 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 55,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,677 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,014 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 24,795 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,662 miles

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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B5 XUS is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B5 XUS, 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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B5 XUS is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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