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WU55 EHV

2005 Lexus RX450H

Silver Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,552 mi
Last recorded172,552 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX450H99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 EHV
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 172,552 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front disc and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side rear disc and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 168,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 163,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 160,650 miles

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))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 158,310 miles

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

both front suspension arms bushes deteriorated

brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 142,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted/engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 132,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on secondary tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2017 121,327 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 121,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

electrical connector to rear drive in poor condition

front brake discs corroded on inner contact surfaces

fuel tank filler and breather pipes corroded

n/s/r brake disc back plate incomplete

Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,606 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 109,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,244 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 91,242 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,549 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,453 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 66,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,203 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,256 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,208 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,875 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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WU55 EHV is a 2005 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU55 EHV, 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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WU55 EHV is a 2005 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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