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MW52 MFW

2008 Lexus RX400H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,425 mi
Last recorded186,425 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 MFW
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 186,425 miles

Exhaust very rusty

Front and rear suspension very rusty

NS wing mirror glass discoloured

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both front tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 185,927 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust very rusty

Front and rear suspension very rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both front tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 177,943 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

rear chassis rails rusty

rear discs rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2023 163,302 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Front Drop link dust covers poor

Offside Front Drop link dust covers poor

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 155,444 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 155,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 147,142 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 147,142 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 136,698 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 122,779 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror glass discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 122,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror glass discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 103,267 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,250 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,686 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 93,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls and inside tread

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,595 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,420 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,154 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres feathering on outside edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,864 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,283 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400H?

Based on 166,693 MOT tests across 9,581 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
6,972
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
9,581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,334
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,023
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 992
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MW52 MFW is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX400H models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 86,366 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 RX400H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW52 MFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX400H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW52 MFW is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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