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GW55 OBT

2006 Lexus RX450H

Silver Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,300 mi
Last recorded160,300 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX450H95,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 OBT
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 160,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 160,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 155,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 147,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 May 2023 142,911 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 139,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 139,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,521 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 134,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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 14 Nov 2019 131,369 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 121,374 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 121,373 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 111,463 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 111,461 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2017 109,101 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 104,378 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 97,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside & nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes begining to perish (split)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,606 miles

both rear shock gators split

water pump leaking

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,297 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,689 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,781 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,091 miles

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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GW55 OBT is a 2006 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GW55 OBT, 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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GW55 OBT is a 2006 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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