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LM05 VNC

2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT

Black Petrol 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,036 mi
Last recorded131,036 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT103,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 VNC
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H SE CVT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 131,036 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2024 124,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 124,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 113,730 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 113,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 100,590 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 100,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 96,831 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front and rear brake components including front subframe slightly corroded

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2020 92,768 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2019 84,793 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,249 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,535 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 63,637 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 56,937 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 53,111 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 49,186 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 44,949 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet stay weak

both front tyres are of incorrect speed rating

small stone chips in front screen

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,292 miles

Both front tyres have incorrect speed rating. 'H' Fitted, should be 'V'.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 41,292 miles

Both front tyres have incorrect speed rating. 'H' Fitted, should be 'V'.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,258 miles

N/S/r tyre has a cut in tread.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,442 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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LM05 VNC is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT in Black with a 3,311cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM05 VNC, 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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LM05 VNC is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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