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MV55 VUF

2005 Lexus RX400H

Blue Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,558 mi
Last recorded141,558 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VUF
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 141,558 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 135,380 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 128,016 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,857 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 119,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 115,280 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 112,826 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 112,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 107,899 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 107,899 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,286 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,568 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 94,192 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 94,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 28 Apr 2014 91,147 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 91,147 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,412 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,166 miles

winter tyres fitted to front wheels only

Pass 6 May 2011 80,481 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,224 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,955 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,429 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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MV55 VUF is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV55 VUF, 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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MV55 VUF is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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