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WR55 FWB

2005 Lexus RX450H

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,174 mi
Last recorded154,174 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX450H99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 FWB
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 154,174 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 154,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 151,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 149,354 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 145,531 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 143,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 140,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 138,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 134,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 131,462 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 131,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 128,477 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 128,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 128,477 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front end damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 124,485 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 120,030 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 112,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 102,274 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 102,274 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 90,406 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,102 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 53,748 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 53,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,911 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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WR55 FWB is a 2005 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 99,478 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR55 FWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR55 FWB is a 2005 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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