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MJ05 DVW

2005 Lexus RX400H

Blue Other 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,370 mi
Last recorded130,370 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 DVW
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 130,370 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 129,084 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OS+NS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 122,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 122,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 111,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 111,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH SIDES (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 101,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,184 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 92,184 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 86,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,133 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on outer wall

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,177 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 58,554 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 58,554 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 54,804 miles

2 x front tyres low outside edge

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

Pass 29 May 2012 49,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 42,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 35,263 miles

Front pads very low.

Pass 28 May 2009 28,539 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,673 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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MJ05 DVW is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MJ05 DVW, 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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MJ05 DVW is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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