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GY56 VHG

2006 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,615 mi
Last recorded142,615 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX450H95,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 VHG
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 142,615 miles

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/f fog lamp not working

of/s/r outer lamp lens cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2026 142,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/f fog lamp not working

of/s/r outer lamp lens cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2025 136,786 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 136,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 130,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 123,680 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 115,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 111,399 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 104,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 102,420 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 96,114 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 96,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level very low

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,827 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1i)

o/s/f & n/s/f wipers smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,940 miles

Nearside Front cut to tyre sidewall

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 67,940 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front cut to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,563 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking & tread worn bald on edges

top cover fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 53,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres cracking & tread worn bald on edges

top cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,646 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,337 miles

front tyres are worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre is very cracked very worn and has a cut in the tread

o/s rear tyre is very worn

Pass 16 Oct 2010 24,143 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,728 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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GY56 VHG is a 2006 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GY56 VHG, 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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GY56 VHG is a 2006 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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