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EX08 EKB

2008 Lexus RX450H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,538 mi
Last recorded132,538 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX450H92,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EKB
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 132,538 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2023 125,615 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 May 2023 125,561 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 122,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides also lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad both sides very close to limit. *Advise Replacement* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 122,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides also excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad below limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides also lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad both sides very close to limit. *Advise Replacement* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 114,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 114,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 109,033 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,989 miles

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

emissions not tested due to hybrid running on battery

Fail 8 Mar 2019 100,989 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated last letter of the plate (0.1 (b))

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

emissions not tested due to hybrid running on battery

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,743 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,743 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,763 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres old & perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,554 miles

Rear both tyres old & perished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,878 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,840 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,795 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 31,795 miles

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

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

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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EX08 EKB is a 2008 Lexus RX450H in Grey with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX08 EKB, 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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EX08 EKB is a 2008 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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