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YG55 VES

2005 Lexus RX450H

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,419 mi
Last recorded176,419 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX450H99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VES
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 176,419 miles

underside has signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2024 176,419 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre-rear (smoke check not tested) (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2023 162,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 162,311 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 161,905 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 157,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

hand brake poor

Pass 14 Nov 2019 151,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 148,637 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 145,503 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,825 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 134,824 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 117,968 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 106,610 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 94,527 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 94,527 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r seatbelt not checked as childseat fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r seatbelt not checked as childseat fitted

o/s/r tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,209 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,230 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 74,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake disc pitted and worn

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,935 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 58,098 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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YG55 VES is a 2005 Lexus RX450H in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YG55 VES, 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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What year was YG55 VES registered?

YG55 VES is a 2005 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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