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CV55 OOX

2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,409 mi
Last recorded190,409 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT103,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 OOX
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H SE CVT
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2025 190,409 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 189,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 184,836 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 184,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 179,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 174,670 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 174,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 166,427 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 160,119 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 151,806 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 151,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,401 miles

nsr and osf tyres wearing low on tread

nsr track control arm bent/damaged

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2015 145,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsr and osf tyres wearing low on tread

nsr track control arm bent/damaged

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 139,309 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 132,390 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 120,179 miles

damage in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2011 102,112 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,458 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,737 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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CV55 OOX is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT in Silver with a 2,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV55 OOX, 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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CV55 OOX is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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