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2005 Lexus RX400H

Blue Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,504 mi
Last recorded163,504 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 VWX
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 163,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weaping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 163,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weaping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to side wall, cracked/perished ()

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 158,871 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 153,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge, and worn at outer edge [Rapid ecosaver 235/55/18 104V ] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 153,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension ride-height position sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge, and worn at outer edge [Rapid ecosaver 235/55/18 104V ] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 147,576 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 138,759 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 133,288 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 133,288 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 127,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 127,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 119,733 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 119,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 104,366 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 104,366 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,083 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,776 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 76,776 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,895 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,229 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,555 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,899 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 VWX is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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