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MT05 VHL

2005 Lexus RX400H

Grey Fuel cells 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

200,644 mi
Last recorded200,644 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VHL
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeFuel cells
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 200,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 185,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Both rear disc back plates missing

Pass 22 Feb 2024 177,386 miles

Central Slight exhaust leak from center

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very small weap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc back plate deteriated

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 177,386 miles

Central Slight exhaust leak from center

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very small weap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc back plate deteriated

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 163,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 155,567 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 150,251 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 143,130 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 143,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 136,921 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 125,995 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,676 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 104,681 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 102,406 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,840 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 90,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 71,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 63,595 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,444 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 VHL is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc fuel cells engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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