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YM55 VEV

2005 Lexus RX400H

Silver Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,635 mi
Last recorded173,635 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX400H97,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 VEV
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 173,635 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 173,635 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 164,592 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 161,522 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 155,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 148,770 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 143,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn around outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 133,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,953 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 127,953 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 123,324 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Apr 2014 118,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 113,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 106,431 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 98,207 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 79,987 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,155 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400H?

Based on 166,693 MOT tests across 9,581 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
6,972
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
9,581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,334
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,023
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 992
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YM55 VEV is a 2005 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX400H models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 97,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX400H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM55 VEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX400H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YM55 VEV is a 2005 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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