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VN05 OYO

2005 Lexus RX400H

Black Petrol 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

204,474 mi
Last recorded204,474 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OYO
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 204,474 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills slightly weak and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside dry

Pass 16 Jan 2025 196,123 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 191,327 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 185,526 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 185,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

eml on pre 2008

Pass 3 Dec 2021 174,601 miles

eml on (pre 2008)

Pass 8 Dec 2020 166,180 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 166,084 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake bind (tight to turn wheel) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 156,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 145,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 137,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 124,702 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 118,125 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 118,125 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,023 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,187 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 83,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 83,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 71,181 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 71,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,123 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,977 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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VN05 OYO is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VN05 OYO, 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 VN05 OYO registered?

VN05 OYO is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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