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VU55 BCV

2005 Lexus RX400H

Grey Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

243,326 mi
Last recorded243,326 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 BCV
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 243,326 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes perished/starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 243,326 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil level low, requires top up

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes perished/starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on outside shoulders 235/55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 236,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil top up 1L

Pass 26 May 2017 222,004 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 222,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 209,084 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 193,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 187,450 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 182,747 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 182,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 176,931 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 176,930 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 160,944 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake pad shims not fitted correctley

Fail 21 Sep 2010 160,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake pad shims not fitted correctley

Pass 2 Sep 2009 127,074 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 94,548 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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VU55 BCV is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BCV, 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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VU55 BCV is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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