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LK05 RNU

2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT

Black Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,646 mi
Last recorded203,646 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT105,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 RNU
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H Se-l CVT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 203,646 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 175,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 175,690 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 155,815 miles

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

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

underside body and suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 146,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 10 Mar 2020 135,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 121,989 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 121,976 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,278 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,743 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

both front wiper blades split on the ends

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,924 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,529 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,884 miles

front pads very low and discs lipped.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 42,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads very low and discs lipped.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,815 miles

front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes starting to split slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,729 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,132 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,784 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT?

Based on 7,463 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,216
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 49
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LK05 RNU is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT in Black with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 105,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 RNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LK05 RNU is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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