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LC55 KWV

2005 Lexus RX400H

Blue Other 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,414 mi
Last recorded140,414 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 KWV
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 140,414 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 136,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 133,213 miles

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

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))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 133,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 129,262 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,148 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,091 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 108,262 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 108,262 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 101,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 95,300 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,267 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 80,980 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 74,135 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,135 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,436 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the water pump is actively leaking. recommend replacement

Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,007 miles

Dry coolant around water pump.

Offside front disc corroded and scored

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

Rear discs corroded

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Oct 2011 51,007 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Dry coolant around water pump.

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

Offside front disc corroded and scored

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,416 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 44,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,810 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,661 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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LC55 KWV is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LC55 KWV, 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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LC55 KWV is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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