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HJ08 KZL

2008 Lexus RX350

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,388 mi
Last recorded113,388 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX35068,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 KZL
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 113,388 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 113,388 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 105,035 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 105,035 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 95,107 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 95,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 85,728 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 84,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,701 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Front tyre feathering

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Rear brake discs are corroded on fascia

Pass 18 Jan 2020 80,110 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2020 80,109 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 78,315 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 78,312 miles

Offside 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 74,565 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,809 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,804 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise both rear tyres wearing on edges

advise front and rear brake pads look low through wheel

advise front brake discs slightly lipped

advise parking brake travel

Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,906 miles

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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HJ08 KZL is a 2008 Lexus RX350 in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ08 KZL, 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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HJ08 KZL is a 2008 Lexus RX350, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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