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SM05 XCS

2005 Lexus RX400H

Grey Petrol 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,949 mi
Last recorded117,949 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 XCS
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 117,949 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 117,850 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,385 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 116,946 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,200 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 112,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has slight age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 109,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 102,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,117 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 99,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of over heating

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,111 miles

AFS WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

AFS WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,179 miles

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

alloy wheels bodly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,055 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cat test not possible due to exhaust leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R TYRESIDEWALL DAMAGED. N/S/R TYRE CUTS/CRACKING. N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,102 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,642 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,595 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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SM05 XCS is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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 SM05 XCS, 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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SM05 XCS is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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