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PE55 XJW

2005 Lexus RX400H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,048 mi
Last recorded164,048 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 XJW
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 164,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2026 164,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 163,484 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2025 163,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2023 160,660 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner and outer edge 235/55X18

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner and outer edge 235/55X18

Fail 2 Dec 2023 160,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working possible pump issue cant be heard (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner and outer edge 235/55X18

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner and outer edge 235/55X18

Pass 7 Jan 2023 153,362 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil I advise costumer to replace the shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil I advise costumer to replace the shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 153,362 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil I advise costumer to replace the shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil I advise costumer to replace the shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 153,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 144,799 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55X18 change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 144,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55X18 change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 137,540 miles

rear brake discs excess rusting and brake pads low

Fail 19 Dec 2020 137,540 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective no locking device (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear brake discs excess rusting and brake pads low

Pass 6 Jan 2020 131,299 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 122,868 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 115,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 100,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 88,120 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,233 miles

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

o/s/f and both rear tyres weraring on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,488 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,227 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut (on limit)

rack mounts some movement/wear

Fail 6 Dec 2012 55,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut (on limit)

rack mounts some movement/wear

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,871 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 37,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,458 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 23,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake pads low

off side rear tyre outer tread area wear & cuts/ objest(s) in tread

Near side rear tyre outer tread area wear cuts & nail/screw in tread

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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PE55 XJW is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PE55 XJW, 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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PE55 XJW is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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