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FM55 LWU

2005 Lexus RX450H

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,826 mi
Last recorded140,826 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX450H99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LWU
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2021 140,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessive Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt locks out when pulled and does not unlock (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 136,258 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 132,219 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 132,219 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,797 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 126,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,958 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 113,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 101,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 101,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges. Perished on side walls and in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2012
Fail 8 Mar 2012 78,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,620 miles

both rear tyres are cracking in outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,847 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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FM55 LWU is a 2005 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 99,478 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM55 LWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM55 LWU is a 2005 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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