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LR12 UWZ

2012 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,616 mi
Last recorded117,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 UWZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 117,616 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 117,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,709 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 109,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 98,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,401 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 86,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,648 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 67,827 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 58,578 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 58,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low some thing wrong inside the headlamp, internals loose, (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 55 19, outer sidewall cut, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,670 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 50,670 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,441 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 40,438 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,309 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 31,309 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,641 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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LR12 UWZ is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 66,793 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 LR12 UWZ, 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 14 years old, this Lexus RX450H is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR12 UWZ registered?

LR12 UWZ is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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