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CX55 XEV

2005 Lexus RX400H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,777 mi
Last recorded146,777 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XEV
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 146,777 miles

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

Underside surface corrosion.

Fail 17 Mar 2026 146,777 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underside surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Feb 2025 144,348 miles

Underside surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 133,420 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 133,419 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Emissions not tested

Pass 29 Nov 2022 125,882 miles

Exhaust system weak.

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 107,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,395 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,962 miles

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

centre exhaust (rear) in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,453 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,613 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 75,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,719 miles

tow bar electric bracket heavily corroded , n/s rear brake slight bind evident

Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,718 miles

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

tow bar electric bracket heavily corroded , n/s rear brake slight bind evident

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,136 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 65,116 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,603 miles

n/s/f tyre tread is worn heavily on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is de-void of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal

rear number plate is deteriated. recommend renewal

Fail 22 Aug 2013 60,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

both rear brake discs are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

n/s/f tyre tread is worn heavily on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is de-void of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal

rear number plate is deteriated. recommend renewal

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,364 miles

o/s rear tyre has its inner tread edge cut and cracking is also evident recomened renewal

rear brake discs are heavily scored

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,375 miles

both wiper blades split at ends Rear Nearside tyre edges worn to 2mm.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 40,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,068 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,508 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,959 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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CX55 XEV is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CX55 XEV, 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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CX55 XEV is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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