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BJ55 YTH

2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

175,572 mi
Last recorded175,572 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT103,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YTH
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H SE CVT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 175,572 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Foglight not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 159,090 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 159,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 148,493 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged badly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted heavily offside & nearside / noisy (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 148,493 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged badly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted heavily offside & nearside / noisy (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 133,018 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 115,064 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play knock (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 101,267 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also rear seats folded down ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside & nearside (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play knock (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play knock (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,315 miles

Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective play/wear in bushes (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play knock (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,250 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall not to cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone bush's starting to perish

slight knock & play in steering u/j

Fail 10 Oct 2017 79,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall not to cords

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone bush's starting to perish

slight knock & play in steering u/j

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,730 miles

n/s/f door mirror damaged

under trays /engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension L.T.C.A' rear mountings bushes cracking

n/s/r tyre tread uneven wear/cuts

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f cut on tyre outter sidewall

Fail 16 Oct 2013 44,310 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f cut on tyre outter sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s./r child seat fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2012 36,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s./r child seat fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,865 miles

Front brake pads over 1/2 worn.

Rotate tires before the winter to maximise tire life.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,068 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,747 miles

cut in outer tyre wall offside front tyre .

Pass 3 Nov 2008 9,899 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400 H SE CVT?

Based on 10,923 MOT tests across 677 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
7,543
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 73
position lamp(s) not working 69
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 64
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BJ55 YTH is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT in Black with a 3,311cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 103,599 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 RX400 H SE CVT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 YTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BJ55 YTH is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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