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SM05 XCY

2005 Lexus RX400H

Black Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,606 mi
Last recorded122,606 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 XCY
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 122,606 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 120,332 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 120,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 119,018 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under car

subframes and suspension components corroded Front and Rear

Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,158 miles

brake back plates corroded

subframes and suspension components corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,595 miles

brake back plates corroded

corrosion to chassis components

Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,164 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,458 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,240 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 82,240 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,665 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,794 miles

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,919 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 54,676 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight cut init

Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,330 miles

Battery cover missing from under bonnet.

Bonnet strut weak.

Both front alloy wheel centre caps missing.

Offside front tyre worn to 0mm on outer wear edge and is punctured.

Push button in boot sticking.

Rear wiper arm cracked and insecure.

Roof bars pitting.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 46,328 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

39% imbalance at rear brakes.

Battery cover missing from under bonnet.

Bonnet strut weak.

Both front alloy wheel centre caps missing.

Offside front tyre worn to 0mm on outer wear edge and is punctured.

Push button in boot sticking.

Rear wiper arm cracked and insecure.

Roof bars pitting.

Too much fluid in the brake fluid resevoir.

Pass 21 May 2008 26,927 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 XCY is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XCY, 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 XCY is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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