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GV05 BGO

2005 Lexus RX400H

Black Other 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,911 mi
Last recorded138,911 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 BGO
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 138,911 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 123,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 123,705 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,871 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

headlamps milky

Pass 8 Mar 2023 100,740 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,978 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 84,978 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 78,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine & under trays

Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine & under trays

Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,310 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 73,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,484 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,734 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 59,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 54,205 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,409 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,124 miles

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

O/side rear tyre cut no cord showing

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,265 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,335 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 28,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,705 miles

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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GV05 BGO is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV05 BGO, 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 GV05 BGO registered?

GV05 BGO is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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