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FH05 YWL

2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,253 mi
Last recorded149,253 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT103,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YWL
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H SE CVT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 149,253 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 149,244 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 13 Jun 2023 148,648 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside + sills damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to test offside rear and centre seatbelt due to obstrution

Fail 31 Mar 2023 148,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside + excessively worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside + sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to test rear seatbelts due to obstruction

Pass 25 Mar 2022 141,726 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 141,352 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 131,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 131,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 118,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 107,559 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine oil level low

Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (size 235.55.R 18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 107,557 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure size (235.55.R 18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine oil level low

Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (size 235.55.R 18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,552 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pads look low

Rear Both road tyres are worn low and deteriorating.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,033 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,033 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2015 71,337 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,109 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 63,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 57,038 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes perishing.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,219 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 46,710 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 41,605 miles

hybrid engine fitted to vehicle, emissions tested.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,080 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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FH05 YWL is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT in Black with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH05 YWL, 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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FH05 YWL is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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