2005 · 19 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2005 Lexus Rx400h MOT pass rate and common faults

668 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 668 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.2%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.2%
  2. Suspension17.8%
  3. Brakes17.4%
  4. Body & chassis5.7%
  5. Tyres4.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  7. Wheels1.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn27.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.4%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

All Rx400h years2006 Rx400h →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Lexus Rx400h?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2005 Lexus Rx400h cars passed their MOT first time, across 668 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Lexus Rx400h?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Lexus Rx400h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).