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SM55 NGF

2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT

Grey Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

140,009 mi
Last recorded140,009 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT105,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 NGF
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H Se-l CVT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 140,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 139,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 125,824 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 125,824 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 120,508 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 161,144 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 161,144 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 111,698 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 111,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55R18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,801 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear caliper requires further investigation

Slight seepage offside front inner cv boot

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 101,689 miles

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

"Parking Permit" should be moved up & to left of windscreen

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,422 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 13 Apr 2015 77,053 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,739 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing low on tread on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2014 62,739 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing low on tread on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,015 miles

has a cut in n/s front outer wall of tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,246 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,745 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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SM55 NGF is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT in Grey with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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-l CVT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM55 NGF, 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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SM55 NGF is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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