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LK05 SZO

2005 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,666 mi
Last recorded184,666 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX450H99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 SZO
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 184,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated hybrid wiring above axle (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler/breather ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/tie rod-both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of body corroded and sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 184,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated hybrid wiring above axle (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler/breather ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/tie rod-both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of body corroded and sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 179,928 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated hybrid wiring above rear axle (4.11 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler/breather ()

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dis-coloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-side of body corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2024 179,894 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated hybrid wiring above rear axle (4.11 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler/breather ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dis-coloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-side of body corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 175,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

electrical wiring slightly deteriorated hybrid wiring above rear axal

fuel filler pipes corroded but not leaking

general under body corrosion subframes and suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2022 169,668 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated hybrid wiring above rear axle (4.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge,perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

general under-body corrosion,subfames and suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2021 162,941 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated hybrid wiring above rear axle (4.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

general under-body corrosion/subframes/suspension components

Fail 29 Jul 2021 162,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated hybrid wiring above rear axle (4.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

general under-body corrosion/subframes/suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2020 157,904 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion / wear all discs (nsr heavily corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend check all brakes 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated hybrid cable at rear - deteriorating (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern blurred - opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder - 3mm centre approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

general corrosion body / subframes / suspension components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 145,368 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 145,368 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 137,849 miles

Front brake discs wear ridges developing,more so on inner faces

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Rear suspension,corrosion

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension,lower arms,rear bushes,perishing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 137,849 miles

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

Front brake discs wear ridges developing,more so on inner faces

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Rear suspension,corrosion

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension,lower arms,rear bushes,perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 128,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm bushes perishing (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arms bushes perishing (2.4.F.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and sills plus rear suspension components corroding (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 128,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm bushes perishing (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arms bushes perishing (2.4.F.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and sills plus rear suspension components corroding (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 119,134 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)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 109,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 98,942 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 98,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,012 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,889 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,930 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,971 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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LK05 SZO is a 2005 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 99,478 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 SZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK05 SZO is a 2005 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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