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SM05 XCZ

2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

189,875 mi
Last recorded189,875 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT103,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 XCZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H SE CVT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 189,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 189,868 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing outer track rod end locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 181,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 171,209 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 165,375 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 152,128 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 132,599 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 124,570 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 124,504 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 116,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 31 Jan 2017 107,472 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,316 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper + n/s body damage

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

n/s/r +c/r +o/s/r Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

o/s/f suspension L. T .C A'S rear mounting bushes cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2015 87,481 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper + n/s body damage

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

n/s/r +c/r +o/s/r Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

o/s/f suspension L. T .C A'S rear mounting bushes cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,166 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

offside rear tyre perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,031 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,765 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,412 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,512 miles

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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SM05 XCZ is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT in Blue with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM05 XCZ, 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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SM05 XCZ is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H SE CVT, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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