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VU05 BWL

2005 Lexus RX400H

Grey Other 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

213,166 mi
Last recorded213,166 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BWL
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 213,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 192,635 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 192,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 184,046 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 184,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 181,613 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 178,414 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 178,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 173,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 166,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2015 157,542 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 145,415 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 129,814 miles

both rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 17 May 2012 118,549 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 106,143 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,057 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 42,036 miles

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

O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHT CRACKING TO RUBBER BUSH

REAR NUMBER PLATE COATING PEELING OFF !

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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VU05 BWL is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU05 BWL, 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 VU05 BWL registered?

VU05 BWL is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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