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KW55 WZS

2006 Lexus RX400H

Gold Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

195,386 mi
Last recorded195,386 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX400H94,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 WZS
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 195,386 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 193,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 193,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 184,542 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 175,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 164,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 156,085 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 156,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 152,445 miles

Disc cover plate both rear damaged

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 146,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 130,696 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 122,043 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 121,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 118,257 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 118,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 108,330 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,756 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,260 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 80,260 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,498 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,949 miles

accident damage to nearside front

Fail 14 Feb 2011 62,949 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

accident damage to nearside front

Pass 22 Dec 2009 51,021 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 51,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,270 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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KW55 WZS is a 2006 Lexus RX400H in Gold with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KW55 WZS, 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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KW55 WZS is a 2006 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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