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2005 Lexus Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 2005, based on 179 real MOT test results.

69.8%
Pass Rate
30.2%
Fail Rate
179
Total Tests
94,497
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2005 Lexus Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 2005 Lexus Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 69.8% based on 179 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 94,497 miles on the odometer. With a 30.2% failure rate, the 2005 Unclassified is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2005 Lexus Unclassified is Tyres, responsible for 2.2% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 1.1%.

Top failures specific to 2005 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres2.2%4
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.1%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 94,497 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres0.24% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.12% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres0.242.2%4
Lamps & Electrical0.121.1%2

Mileage Statistics

94,497
Mean
91,562
Median
43,194
25th Percentile
131,822
75th Percentile
3.20% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2005 Lexus Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 69.8% based on 179 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 94,497 miles on the odometer. With a 30.2% failure rate, the 2005 Unclassified is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2005 Lexus Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With an average mileage of 94,497 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Tyres — 2.2% of failures

Tyres issues account for 2.2% of MOT failures on 2005 Lexus Unclassified models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 1.1% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 2005 Lexus Unclassified models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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