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VN05 OYW

2005 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

130,211 mi
Last recorded130,211 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX450H99,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OYW
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 130,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 121,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 121,469 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 116,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 116,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 105,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,170 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,589 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 99,897 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 97,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slight grease from gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking slight grease from gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,535 miles

both ear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

both front wishbone bush rear slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2018 119,691 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wishbone bush rear slightly deteriorated

both rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2018 119,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 94,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension lower arm bushes slightly cracking .

both rear shocker dust covers split .

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,508 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Fail 12 Jan 2016 84,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,285 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 79,271 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,442 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 75,442 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,894 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,753 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear on edges,

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,530 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,530 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,523 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,033 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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VN05 OYW is a 2005 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 99,478 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN05 OYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN05 OYW is a 2005 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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