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DF05 DHV

2005 Lexus RX400H

Black Diesel 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

149,996 mi
Last recorded149,996 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 DHV
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 149,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 149,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 147,724 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 145,607 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rer n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 143,352 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 141,336 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 138,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 138,111 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2019 135,612 miles

Emissions Clean

Pass 24 Mar 2018 132,667 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 125,431 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 122,390 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 3 May 2014 119,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 117,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 114,179 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 111,543 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 97,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 73,213 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 72,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2008 49,523 miles

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

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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DF05 DHV is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF05 DHV, 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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What year was DF05 DHV registered?

DF05 DHV is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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