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GU56 VZM

2006 Lexus RX450H

Blue Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,978 mi
Last recorded210,978 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX450H95,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 VZM
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 210,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 196,923 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 190,299 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 185,015 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 184,947 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 174,117 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 174,117 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 166,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 166,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 151,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 132,068 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 114,278 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 114,278 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,398 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 94,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,748 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,262 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,468 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,561 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,817 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 32,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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GU56 VZM is a 2006 Lexus RX450H in Blue with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 95,886 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 GU56 VZM, 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 20 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU56 VZM registered?

GU56 VZM is a 2006 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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