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EX05 REF

2012 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,856 mi
Last recorded187,856 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 REF
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 187,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 20-25% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General Under-body Corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 187,856 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 20-25% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General Under-body Corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 182,358 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 182,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 173,176 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 163,701 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 163,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 150,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 118,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,667 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 90,500 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 74,265 miles

engine covers fitted

no emissions print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 1 May 2015 56,214 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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EX05 REF is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Silver 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 EX05 REF, 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 EX05 REF registered?

EX05 REF is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is EX05 REF safe to buy?

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