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RA05 VGJ

2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT

Black Petrol 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

236,668 mi
Last recorded236,668 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT103,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 VGJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H SE CVT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 236,668 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 228,871 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 221,955 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 216,133 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 211,176 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 207,440 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 200,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 195,464 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 185,145 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 185,145 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 172,175 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 157,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 145,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 145,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 132,605 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

off side rear fog light slightly damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 117,241 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 117,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

off/side rear brake disc badly corrored

Pass 24 May 2011 102,851 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 87,242 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,685 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 58,645 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400 H SE CVT?

Based on 10,923 MOT tests across 677 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
7,543
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 73
position lamp(s) not working 69
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 64
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RA05 VGJ is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT in Black with a 3,311cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 103,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX400 H SE CVT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA05 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400 H SE CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX400 H SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA05 VGJ is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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