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MR55 CGS

2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,576 mi
Last recorded89,576 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT61,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 CGS
MakeLexus
ModelRx 450H Premier CVT
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 83,417 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 76,232 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,195 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 47,751 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 47,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 41,771 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,295 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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MR55 CGS is a 2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MR55 CGS, 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 MR55 CGS registered?

MR55 CGS is a 2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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