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SV55 RCX

2005 Lexus RX400H

Grey Petrol 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,498 mi
Last recorded90,498 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 RCX
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated.

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 90,498 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not fully reflective due to heavy deterioration (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not fully reflective due to heavy deterioration (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 86,211 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside seat belt ()

Front Stickers on front screen incorrectly position

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 86,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside seat belt ()

Front Stickers on front screen incorrectly position

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,997 miles

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

Exhaust system centre pipe heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just acceptable. 235/55/18/104w xl econ. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just acceptable. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 82,997 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin locking device missing. (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system centre pipe heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just acceptable. 235/55/18/104w xl econ. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just acceptable. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre starting to perish. 235 55 18 100V.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper blades starting to smear.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,541 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre starting to perish. 235 55 18 100V.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,846 miles

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

Centre exhaust section heavily corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hybrid vehicle no emissions test carried out.

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,576 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 74,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,815 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,294 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 45,326 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RCX is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RCX, 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 RCX is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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