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BT05 FTE

2005 Lexus RX450H

Silver Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,423 mi
Last recorded156,423 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX450H99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FTE
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 156,423 miles

Offside Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2020 156,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n / s/ r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o /s /r flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2019 150,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot split but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front suspension arm bush perished

Nearside Rear shock has slight oil leak

Offside Front suspension arm bush perished

front brake discs corroded

screen cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2019 150,108 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

screen cracked

Nearside Front Inner cv boot split but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front suspension arm bush perished

Nearside Rear shock has slight oil leak

Offside Front suspension arm bush perished

Pass 15 Aug 2018 143,330 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 143,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 134,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Aug 2017 134,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2016 127,606 miles

Centre Rear exhaust box corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside and offside brake back plates detiorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emission test not done

engine light illuminated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,603 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,900 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,658 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,846 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Jun 2008 52,717 miles

Nearside and offside front brake pads have worn very thin

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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BT05 FTE is a 2005 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 99,478 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 FTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT05 FTE is a 2005 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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