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MH05 AYC

2005 Lexus RX400H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

192,072 mi
Last recorded192,072 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 AYC
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 192,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 183,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 179,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 172,093 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 167,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 160,546 miles

Central Rear fuel tank heat shield lose

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 157,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 9 May 2018 151,133 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 9 May 2018 151,133 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres perished

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 145,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,485 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 143,485 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 137,280 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 137,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 131,467 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 131,467 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 128,575 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 118,047 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 109,679 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 109,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlight level sensor siezed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,801 miles

damage to both front wheel rims

o/s/f roll bar link ball joint cover split

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,344 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres both cut in treads (not deep enough to reach cords)

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall (not deep enough to reach cords)

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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MH05 AYC is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 MH05 AYC, 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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MH05 AYC is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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