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FM57 VDK

2008 Lexus RX350

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,727 mi
Last recorded145,727 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX35068,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 VDK
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 145,727 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 145,552 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 135,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 135,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 124,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,096 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,545 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,250 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,509 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,669 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 94,332 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 94,332 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,915 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 79,671 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,976 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,363 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,355 miles

front brake pads near to limit

rear pads near to limit

Pass 15 Jan 2011 28,476 miles

front brake disc`s slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre worn inner & outer edges

rear number plate poor but easily read

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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FM57 VDK is a 2008 Lexus RX350 in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 68,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM57 VDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM57 VDK is a 2008 Lexus RX350, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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