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SO05 GUH

2005 Lexus RX400H

Black Petrol 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

180,246 mi
Last recorded180,246 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 GUH
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 180,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight sweat at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flange corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 180,242 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight sweat at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flange corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 170,410 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 158,854 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 147,962 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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 139,463 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes splitting away

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension suframes/components

Fail 26 May 2021 139,453 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes splitting away

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension suframes/components

Pass 16 Jun 2020 129,916 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 129,916 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 121,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 110,175 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 102,806 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,006 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,173 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

center heat sheild loose fouling exhaust

Fail 3 Jun 2014 77,588 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

both front lower wishbone rear monting bushes splitting and have some play

exhaust blowing quite badly at centre repair

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edges (change asap)

offsidde rear brake disc very corroded and has a lump on in

Pass 23 May 2013 67,431 miles

both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes starting to split away

front number plate damaged

some corrosion and scoring on all brake discs

Fail 23 May 2013 67,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes starting to split away

front number plate damaged

some corrosion and scoring on all brake discs

Pass 22 May 2012 60,381 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,446 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,936 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,498 miles

all tyres scrubbed on outer sidewall

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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SO05 GUH is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SO05 GUH, 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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SO05 GUH is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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