CarVerify

Free Car Check

NH06 VZZ

2006 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,294 mi
Last recorded158,294 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX450H95,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 VZZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 158,294 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, rearmost bushes, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake backplates corroded

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 158,282 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to inner sills

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, rearmost bushes, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake backplates corroded

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 155,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 152,293 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 152,293 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 150,736 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 150,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 148,884 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 146,410 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 138,032 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 137,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod broken and joints seized (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 125,313 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,464 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met - it may require service or repair - 17%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 102,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met - it may require service or repair - 17%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,177 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 82,613 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 68,891 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 68,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,719 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 57,703 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,937 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,875 miles

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

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
Full Lexus RX450H reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NH06 VZZ is a 2006 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 95,886 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 NH06 VZZ, 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 20 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NH06 VZZ?

You can check the full history of NH06 VZZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NH06 VZZ registered?

NH06 VZZ is a 2006 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is NH06 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH06 VZZ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NH06 VZZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NH06 VZZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.