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KG55 LMV

2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,010 mi
Last recorded153,010 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT103,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 LMV
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H SE CVT
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 153,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Jan 2024 141,513 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 141,513 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 131,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 126,790 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 126,790 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 120,356 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 120,356 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 102,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 102,332 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 4 May 2017 89,258 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,455 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 73,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 65,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 58,481 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,089 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 44,976 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2010 38,352 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 29,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,253 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400 H SE CVT?

Based on 10,923 MOT tests across 677 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
7,543
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 73
position lamp(s) not working 69
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 64
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KG55 LMV is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT in Silver 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 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 103,599 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 RX400 H SE CVT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KG55 LMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400 H SE CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX400 H SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KG55 LMV is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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