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AU57 SHC

2012 Lexus RX450H

Grey Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,628 mi
Last recorded83,628 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU57 SHC
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arm with spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arm with spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 83,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arm with spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arm with spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 76,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge /worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 71,676 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,583 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,603 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 54,695 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 50,294 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 43,661 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 38,572 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges 235/55/19

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2016 34,216 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,497 miles

engine covered/under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 29,466 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

engine covered/under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 24,736 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 24,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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AU57 SHC is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Grey with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 66,793 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU57 SHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus RX450H is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU57 SHC registered?

AU57 SHC is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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