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GW55 NLV

2006 Lexus RX400H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,306 mi
Last recorded148,306 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX400H94,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 NLV
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 148,306 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly oozing grease

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 141,724 miles

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

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

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

No park brake reserve travel

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (chalked which one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 141,632 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

No park brake reserve travel

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (chalked which one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 134,780 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 134,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very close to cord. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 127,627 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 123,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 118,982 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 118,982 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,612 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,899 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 106,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 102,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,924 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,331 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 75,664 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,656 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,656 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 54,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,321 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,292 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,588 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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GW55 NLV is a 2006 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX400H models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 94,175 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 GW55 NLV, 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 20 years old, this Lexus RX400H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GW55 NLV registered?

GW55 NLV is a 2006 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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