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SK05 AYU

2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT

Silver Petrol 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,274 mi
Last recorded173,274 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT103,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 AYU
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H SE CVT
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 173,274 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 160,233 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 160,223 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 147,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 147,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 132,272 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 114,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 114,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 109,241 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 101,567 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,250 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 90,250 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,031 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,025 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,015 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,064 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,858 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 58,841 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front tyre edges worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,129 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,902 miles

advisory both front tyres outer walls starting to crack and perish

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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SK05 AYU is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT in Silver with a 3,311cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK05 AYU, 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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SK05 AYU is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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