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NC55 RYE

2005 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

246,593 mi
Last recorded246,593 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX450H99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 RYE
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 246,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 246,593 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure uj bolt missing (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 238,306 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 228,529 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 221,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 217,325 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 210,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 200,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 189,502 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 176,939 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 166,235 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 156,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 144,904 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 134,020 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 125,169 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 125,169 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 115,363 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 109,824 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 91,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 91,018 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,704 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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NC55 RYE is a 2005 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC55 RYE, 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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NC55 RYE is a 2005 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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