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R16 RAA

2006 Lexus RX350

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,027 mi
Last recorded106,027 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX35075,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 RAA
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 106,027 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged link broken (7.12 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,491 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded and rear inner sills

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 100,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear sills and rear subframe

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2022 100,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear sills and rear subframe

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,255 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 93,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 85,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 77,342 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2018 68,052 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,955 miles

Offside Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 64,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bolt broken holding hose to subframe (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,654 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and breather pipe ( may come as one ) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,033 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat sheild for petrol tank corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,893 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,297 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,704 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,044 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 18,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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R16 RAA is a 2006 Lexus RX350 in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 75,487 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 RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R16 RAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R16 RAA is a 2006 Lexus RX350, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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