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MW05 OVZ

2005 Lexus RX400H

Blue Other 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,488 mi
Last recorded147,488 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 OVZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 147,488 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 147,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 145,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 145,256 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling device insecure at rear (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

No reverse lamps working

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 142,533 miles

All suspension components corroded

Both lower arm rear suspension bushes worn and splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 142,434 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount inner/outer sill /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn and splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 140,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 136,158 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 136,090 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 136,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 134,653 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 134,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 132,682 miles

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

handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jul 2017 130,734 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 124,861 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 120,144 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 115,147 miles

Center exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2013 109,949 miles

235 / 55 v18

inner front brake discs corroded

nearside front inner tyre wearing

nearside rear inner tyre worn low and perrished / cracking

offside rear inner tyre wearing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,187 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 83,601 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,579 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,724 miles

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

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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MW05 OVZ is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc other 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 MW05 OVZ, 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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MW05 OVZ is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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