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MA05 BAK

2005 Lexus RX400H

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,769 mi
Last recorded160,769 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 BAK
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2023 160,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 160,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 154,321 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Aug 2022 154,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 145,390 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 145,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 133,889 miles

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 133,885 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 123,984 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 123,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,628 miles

Front Inner both tyres worn

tracking

Pass 5 Aug 2017 113,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,333 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 104,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,561 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,542 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2011 58,807 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,624 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 48,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,822 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,502 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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MA05 BAK is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA05 BAK, 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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MA05 BAK is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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