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NJ12 BYZ

2012 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,278 mi
Last recorded129,278 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 BYZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 129,278 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 129,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 126,070 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 126,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 123,538 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 121,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 115,401 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,709 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,689 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2018 84,641 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 84,641 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,277 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,636 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 38,616 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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NJ12 BYZ is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ12 BYZ, 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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NJ12 BYZ is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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