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NU55 VGF

2005 Lexus RX400H

Silver Other 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,681 mi
Last recorded165,681 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 VGF
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 165,681 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S /F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S /F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S /F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S /F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S /F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened N/S /F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S /F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 153,625 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 142,045 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 137,301 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,845 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 134,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 121,565 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 115,692 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2017 109,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rusted away

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Dec 2017 109,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rusted away

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2016 104,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 78,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,185 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,775 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,183 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,990 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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NU55 VGF is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,311cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NU55 VGF, 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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NU55 VGF is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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