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R12 USU

2005 Lexus RX400H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,103 mi
Last recorded110,103 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 USU
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 110,103 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 110,103 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 96,820 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 85,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 66,649 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 64,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,027 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 53,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 46,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on edges .

o/s/f bumper damaged .

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,377 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish on tread

Pass 1 May 2013 30,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 9 May 2012 25,491 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 25,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 21,519 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 17,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 11,540 miles

slight wear on front tyres .

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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R12 USU is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R12 USU, 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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R12 USU is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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