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DG12 VSV

2012 Lexus RX450H

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,600 mi
Last recorded188,600 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 VSV
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 188,600 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 188,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2025 166,519 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 141,526 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 119,114 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 113,740 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 113,740 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 101,313 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,091 miles

All tyres wearing low.

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 94,091 miles

All tyres wearing low.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,114 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,427 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,338 miles

all tyres show signs of wear on both edges (not within measured area

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on edges (outside measured area)

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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DG12 VSV is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc petrol 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 DG12 VSV, 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 DG12 VSV registered?

DG12 VSV is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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