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SV55 MGX

2005 Lexus RX400H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,496 mi
Last recorded152,496 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 MGX
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 152,496 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 144,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 138,114 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 126,780 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 122,876 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 122,876 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 116,299 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 115,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 109,786 miles

n/s/f service brake fluctuating but not excessively

rear sub-frame corrodedbut not seriosly weakened

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,720 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipe corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,955 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 83,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,888 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 113,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,899 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,911 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 65,901 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 60,737 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 43,918 miles

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 25 Sep 2009 43,918 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 17 Oct 2008 37,516 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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SV55 MGX is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SV55 MGX, 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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SV55 MGX is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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