CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF55 EYJ

2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,059 mi
Last recorded157,059 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT105,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 EYJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H Se-l CVT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc
View full Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 157,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 153,047 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 153,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 147,649 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 143,107 miles

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake imbalance high.. it requires adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 143,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake imbalance high.. it requires adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2021 138,764 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 133,795 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 128,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 128,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 123,471 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

n/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2018 123,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2017 115,389 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 109,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 105,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,751 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,994 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,406 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,533 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT?

Based on 7,463 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,216
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 49
Full Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF55 EYJ is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT in Black with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 105,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 EYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF55 EYJ?

You can check the full history of BF55 EYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF55 EYJ registered?

BF55 EYJ is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BF55 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 EYJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF55 EYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF55 EYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.