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MT05 PGK

2005 Lexus RX400H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

201,841 mi
Last recorded201,841 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 PGK
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 201,841 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 201,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 193,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 193,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 187,531 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

slight surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2022 179,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 176,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 170,881 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 166,758 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 164,173 miles

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Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 161,262 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 159,296 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 159,265 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Emissions not tested electric hybrid synergy drive (7.3.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 142,945 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Fail 12 Jul 2016 142,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 130,369 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 130,365 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 124,131 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 113,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Jul 2012 109,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 104,361 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 98,697 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,539 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,971 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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MT05 PGK is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MT05 PGK, 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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MT05 PGK is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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