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VN05 OYP

2005 Lexus RX400H

Grey Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,823 mi
Last recorded144,823 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OYP
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 144,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 144,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside of car corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 139,490 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 133,667 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 133,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s rear park brake poor

Pass 27 Jul 2022 127,925 miles

Nearside Rear brake dust shield deteriorated

Offside Rear brake dust shield deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2021 120,360 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 116,042 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 110,787 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 110,787 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 103,433 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,059 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,491 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 85,491 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,329 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,429 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,065 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 39,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,366 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 21,720 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 OYP is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc electric 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 VN05 OYP, 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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VN05 OYP is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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