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VX55 VBJ

2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,646 mi
Last recorded119,646 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT105,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VBJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H Se-l CVT
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 119,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

boot difficult to open

Fail 9 Feb 2026 119,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

boot difficult to open

Pass 3 Feb 2025 116,837 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn inner edge

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2024 109,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre is bald on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,405 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres are bald on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,986 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 87,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,972 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,738 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,398 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 53,398 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated damage and insecure (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 49,075 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,075 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,984 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 41,984 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,411 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,433 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,632 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,394 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT?

Based on 7,463 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,216
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 49
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VX55 VBJ is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT in Silver with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 105,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 VBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX55 VBJ is a 2005 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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