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DU55 VGE

2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT

Blue Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,784 mi
Last recorded181,784 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT105,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 VGE
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H Se-l CVT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 181,784 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 175,275 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 169,359 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 161,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 153,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 146,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 140,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 134,358 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 134,358 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 130,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 127,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 127,661 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 124,303 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 124,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 112,537 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 109,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,360 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,716 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 79,408 miles

rear disc faces corroded and broken up

Pass 18 Dec 2008 66,949 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outter sidewall,cords not visable.

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT?

Based on 7,463 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,216
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 49
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DU55 VGE is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT in Blue with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 105,129 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-l CVT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU55 VGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU55 VGE is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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