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HJ55 HGG

2005 Lexus RX400H

Black Other 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

216,199 mi
Last recorded216,199 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 HGG
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,311cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 216,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 210,744 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 203,743 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 194,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 194,522 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 185,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 177,966 miles

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

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

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

Pass 26 May 2020 171,566 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck

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

Fail 26 May 2020 171,565 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 161,934 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 161,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 157,134 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 157,134 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 150,131 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 140,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 129,348 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes split/perished/tearing

Fail 16 Sep 2015 129,335 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes split/perished/tearing

Pass 16 Sep 2014 114,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

no emissions tested (hybrid vehicle)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,486 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,031 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 77,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,634 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs slightly worn

advise rear discs pitted

Fail 10 Sep 2010 68,634 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs slightly worn

advise rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,636 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 55,613 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,311 miles

no emmision check HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM

parkbrake travel

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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HJ55 HGG is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HJ55 HGG, 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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HJ55 HGG is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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