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VE55 VXF

2005 Lexus RX400H

Blue Petrol 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,484 mi
Last recorded214,484 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 VXF
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 214,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filler pipes corroded x 3

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 207,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 198,563 miles

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

Slight brake bind to offside rear

Pass 3 Feb 2017 189,549 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 189,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 174,603 miles

engine and under side covered by covers

Fail 4 Feb 2016 174,603 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine and under side covered by covers

Pass 9 Feb 2015 164,785 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 148,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 148,809 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 137,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 122,542 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 106,165 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES , TREAD LOW & BALDING ON INNER EDGE , RECOMMEND REPLACE

engine / bay covers / underguards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

noise from parking brake shoes during brake test , recommend strip & inspect

parking brake has minimum reserve travel , requires adjustment

Pass 30 Dec 2009 95,403 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 84,658 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 84,658 miles

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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VE55 VXF is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE55 VXF, 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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What year was VE55 VXF registered?

VE55 VXF is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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