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VU55 AAF

2005 Lexus RX400H

Silver Petrol 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,818 mi
Last recorded188,818 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 AAF
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 188,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 185,064 miles

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

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

Underside corrosion.

Pass 25 Oct 2023 177,060 miles

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

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

Rear heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2022 165,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 155,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 155,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 147,685 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 147,685 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 137,089 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 137,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 127,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 117,430 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 117,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,625 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 85,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,658 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,547 miles

front brake discs worn

rear anti roll bar heavy surface corrosion

rear discs worn,surface corrosion

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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VU55 AAF is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,311cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VU55 AAF, 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 VU55 AAF registered?

VU55 AAF is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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