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DE55 NUV

2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT

Black Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,151 mi
Last recorded164,151 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT103,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 NUV
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H SE CVT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 164,151 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 164,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 158,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 152,428 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 147,143 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,989 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,038 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 113,038 miles

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,631 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,853 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,805 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 68,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 53,835 miles

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

o/s/r lamp lens smashed

Fail 15 Feb 2014 53,835 miles

o/s/r lamp lens smashed

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,484 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,335 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 42,335 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 36,077 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 36,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 28,105 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,591 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,014 miles

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

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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DE55 NUV is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT in Black with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DE55 NUV, 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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DE55 NUV is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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