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MHC 180

2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,573 mi
Last recorded138,573 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT61,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHC 180
MakeLexus
ModelRx 450H Premier CVT
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 138,573 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 130,435 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded and covered in underseal ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,153 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 121,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 121,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 111,797 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 106,278 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 101,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,145 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,024 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,443 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,570 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT?

Based on 5,311 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
6,339
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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MHC 180 is a 2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 61,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHC 180, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHC 180 registered?

MHC 180 is a 2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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The MOT history for MHC 180 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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