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YM55 UUW

2005 Lexus RX450H

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,240 mi
Last recorded205,240 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX450H99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UUW
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 205,240 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 205,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 186,966 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 186,688 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 175,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 175,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 162,105 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 162,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 147,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 147,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 147,495 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2015 141,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2014 132,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 122,094 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 108,981 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 105,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,120 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 84,088 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,094 miles

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

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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YM55 UUW is a 2005 Lexus RX450H in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YM55 UUW, 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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YM55 UUW is a 2005 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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