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EX55 VOB

2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT

Grey Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,847 mi
Last recorded129,847 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT103,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VOB
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H SE CVT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 129,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 125,989 miles

exhaust rusty

suspension rusty

underside rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2024 123,118 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 114,347 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

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

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

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

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 both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating both sides

o/s headlamp slightly loose

oil seepage

slight seepage from n/s inner CV gaiter

Pass 16 Dec 2021 110,308 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

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

o/s headlamp slightly loose.

oil seepage.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,638 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 108,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 107,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 107,132 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements 13% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 103,827 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 103,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 99,062 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 86,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,585 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S front tyre wearing on edge

O/S rear tyre heavily perished

both rear sills slight damage

corrosion on suspension and components

covers and shields fitted

parking brake anti slip missing

parking brake travel high

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,009 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated to tread

slight uneven braking to rear brakes

Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,172 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated to tread

slight uneven braking to rear brakes

Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 49,610 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 25,912 miles

advice nearside front tyre has slight cut on sidewall but not up to curds or ply

advice parhing brake slightly travel high

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,914 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,425 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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EX55 VOB is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT in Grey with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX55 VOB, 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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EX55 VOB is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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