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RJ61 ETY

2012 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,507 mi
Last recorded108,507 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 ETY
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 108,507 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))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 108,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 2 Apr 2025 103,448 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 103,448 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 102,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 95,171 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 95,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,848 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 82,848 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,070 miles

Front Inner 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 cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 68,981 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner 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 cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 61,256 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,383 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,713 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened misting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front PUNCTURE IN TYRE

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

vehicle presented in Hybrid mode

Pass 22 Dec 2014 20,067 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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RJ61 ETY is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ETY, 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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What year was RJ61 ETY registered?

RJ61 ETY is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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