Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

34% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 101 vehicles, the 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT (2005)

101 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.4% first-time pass rate

2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT

CarHunch analysed 101 real MOT records for the 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2005 Lexus RX400h has a first-time pass rate of 75.8%, which sits below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 33.7% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects at some point—well above acceptable. The median score of 50 reflects a vehicle that's solidly middle-of-the-road on reliability, neither a standout nor a major concern, but one that requires attention.

At just over 106,000 miles on average, these cars are showing their age with 3 defects and 21 advisories per vehicle—the high advisory count suggests wear and tear is accumulating faster than ideal. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the hybrid system components and suspension, since the dangerous-defect prevalence indicates structural or safety issues are cropping up in this generation.

We have limited data for the 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

81.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

33.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.02

Over 15.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

101k

Middle half: 89k–128k

For context

These stats describe 101 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 101 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 33.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

101,160

typical

88,762

low mileage

127,607

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT vehicles fall between 88,762 and 127,607 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 88,762 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 88,762–127,607 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 172,269 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 44% of 2005 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVTs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 35 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

15.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.02

Avg failures per vehicle

21.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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