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CA55 CMS

2008 Lexus RX450H

Black Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,368 mi
Last recorded213,368 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX450H92,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA55 CMS
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 213,368 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 213,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 205,652 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 205,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 193,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 15 Jan 2024 193,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 10 Jan 2023 183,582 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 175,173 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 175,173 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 168,114 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 162,380 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 149,202 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2018 138,137 miles

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 126,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rear bush perished but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 Mar 2016 114,097 miles

covers fitted under bonnet an underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,126 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 68,414 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,414 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,589 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 49,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CA55 CMS is a 2008 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 92,910 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 CA55 CMS, 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 18 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA55 CMS is a 2008 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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