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RJ55 OWV

2005 Lexus RX400H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

145,813 mi
Last recorded145,813 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 OWV
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 145,813 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 141,219 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion all over underneath

Pass 3 Jan 2024 138,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 136,326 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 133,956 miles

** front reg plate deteriorated **

both front lower arm trailing bushes splitting

nearside handbrake weak

offside reg plate light not working

rear reg plate deteriorating

signs of an oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 118,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,713 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,617 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,344 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,462 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 84,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,318 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,521 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,769 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,794 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 53,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,522 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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RJ55 OWV is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ55 OWV, 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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RJ55 OWV is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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