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S3 VLG

2012 Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,065 mi
Last recorded119,065 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT68,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VLG
MakeLexus
ModelRx 450H F Sport CVT
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 119,065 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 104,684 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 28 May 2024 93,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 82,430 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 82,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,172 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,070 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 56,117 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,601 miles

Nearside Rear Small cracks in tyre.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 41,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,048 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 25,753 miles

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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S3 VLG is a 2012 Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 68,192 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 S3 VLG, 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 14 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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What year was S3 VLG registered?

S3 VLG is a 2012 Lexus Rx 450H F Sport CVT, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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