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VU55 VXE

2005 Lexus RX400H

Grey Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,365 mi
Last recorded185,365 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 185,365 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 185,360 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 181,160 miles

Offside Rear seat and seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted.

both front rear most suspension arm bushes perished and has slight play.

both rear sills damaged.

front and rear sub-frames corroded.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

underbody corrsion.

Fail 7 Jun 2022 181,159 miles

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

Offside Rear seat and seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted.

both front rear most suspension arm bushes perished and has slight play.

both rear sills damaged.

front and rear sub-frames corroded.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 10 Jun 2021 178,244 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension arms has slight corrosion

rear subframe rear arms and rear inner sills has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2020 175,666 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 165,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Plastic covers and under trays fitted, not allowing for full inspection

Fail 18 Jun 2019 165,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Plastic covers and under trays fitted, not allowing for full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2018 154,837 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 143,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 138,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 125,500 miles

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

OSR nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in inner steering joints

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 125,500 miles

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

OSR nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in inner steering joints

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 111,223 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 98,774 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,023 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 14 Nov 2011 75,809 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,758 miles

Abnormal front tyre wear suggests wheel alignment to be incorrect.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,365 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 VXE is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU55 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

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

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