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AY55 ADE

2012 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,643 mi
Last recorded103,643 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ADE
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 103,643 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 102,440 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 98,223 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 95,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,191 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,606 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 92,606 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,664 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,002 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2017 66,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,997 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 47,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,232 miles

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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AY55 ADE is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY55 ADE, 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 AY55 ADE registered?

AY55 ADE is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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