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HD05 UGJ

2005 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,293 mi
Last recorded168,293 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX450H99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 UGJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 168,293 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 168,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 161,593 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 161,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 155,218 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 152,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 150,457 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2020 149,072 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 148,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 145,762 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

Fail 6 Sep 2018 145,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 142,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 129,785 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 129,785 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,170 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 107,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 97,327 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,386 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,289 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 59,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,069 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,707 miles

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

nsr tyre edge badly worn// spare tyre fitted to osf spare below limit

Fail 16 Jun 2008 34,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsf tyre edge badly worn

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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HD05 UGJ is a 2005 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD05 UGJ, 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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What year was HD05 UGJ registered?

HD05 UGJ is a 2005 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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