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RJ61 ETL

2012 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,866 mi
Last recorded162,866 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 ETL
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 162,866 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 162,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 160,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 157,945 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 154,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 151,400 miles

o/s front drop link dust cover split a bit and n/s rear tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Dec 2021 151,186 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 146,911 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 143,892 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 137,047 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 129,686 miles

n/s rear tyre nail init

Fail 29 Dec 2017 129,686 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear tyre nail init

Pass 7 Nov 2016 118,106 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 118,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 98,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,854 miles

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

front and rear brake pads appear low

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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RJ61 ETL 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 RJ61 ETL, 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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RJ61 ETL is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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