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RY05 YYU

2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

183,358 mi
Last recorded183,358 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT105,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 YYU
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H Se-l CVT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 183,358 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 183,353 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2025 179,108 miles

Parking brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 172,752 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 167,293 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 162,298 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 155,547 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 155,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor linkage disconnected (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 151,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 145,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion forming underside components

synergy hybrid drive

Pass 26 Jul 2018 137,466 miles

hybrid drive

Pass 20 Jul 2017 128,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,658 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 25 Jul 2014 97,839 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,540 miles

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 Jul 2012 77,251 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,048 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,146 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT?

Based on 7,463 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,216
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 49
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RY05 YYU is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT in Blue with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 105,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY05 YYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RY05 YYU is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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