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MW05 OVO

2005 Lexus RX450H

Blue Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,149 mi
Last recorded153,149 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX450H99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 OVO
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 153,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 153,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 149,910 miles

front and rear subframes and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2020 149,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front and rear subframes and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2018 141,916 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 141,909 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 19 Jun 2017 133,679 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 133,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 124,833 miles

Hybrid vehicle - emissions test exempt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 124,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hybrid vehicle - emissions test exempt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,996 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 100,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,790 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 93,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,724 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front windscreen has light scratches

Fail 20 Apr 2011 88,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front windscreen has light scratches

Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,049 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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MW05 OVO is a 2005 Lexus RX450H in Blue with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 99,478 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW05 OVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW05 OVO is a 2005 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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