2005 Lexus RX400H 3.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · SJ05 AHO

The 2005 Lexus RX400H presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 10 December 2025 at 139,215 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. Every test from the November 2023 pass at 130,543 miles through to the December 2025 pass shows no defects recorded. The vehicle cleared its latest examination without advisory or failure items, indicating acceptable condition at the point of testing. Mileage accumulation sits at a modest 6,629 miles per year against the vehicle's 21-year lifespan, with the record showing 130,543 miles in November 2023, 134,066 miles in December 2024, and 139,215 miles in December 2025. This equates to roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles annually, reflecting light-to-moderate use. The DVSA data is sparse, containing only three passes and two same-day failures in late 2024 and late 2025 where no defects were listed, which suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the hybrid drivetrain's additional weight loading on the chassis. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural integrity concerns is reassuring, but MOT entries with zero advisories on a 21-year-old vehicle often mean the tester did not flag wear items rather than confirming their absence. The two failure entries on 2 December 2024 at 134,060 miles and 10 December 2025 at 139,210 miles, both with no defects recorded, point to retest or documentation anomalies rather than owner neglect. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory testing discipline. Verify the hybrid battery condition and exhaust emissions in person, as these fall outside routine MOT defect capture on older hybrids.