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RU55 GEM

2013 Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT

White Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,446 mi
Last recorded177,446 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT64,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 GEM
MakeLexus
ModelRx 450H F Sport CVT
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 177,446 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop lamp has multiple bulbs inoperable (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 158,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 158,323 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 141,281 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 140,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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 edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,386 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 80,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 68,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 57,136 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,844 miles

All four tyres bald on edges. Fronts are borderline.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smearing slightly

How Reliable is the Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT?

Based on 8,139 MOT tests across 833 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
833
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 28
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
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RU55 GEM is a 2013 Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT in White with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 64,496 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 Rx 450H F Sport CVT fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RU55 GEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RU55 GEM is a 2013 Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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