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SC51 SOS

2007 Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto

Black Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,927 mi
Last recorded141,927 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto99,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 SOS
MakeLexus
ModelRx 400H Sr Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 141,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded through around front mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 139,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 139,629 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded and holed

Pass 5 Sep 2023 136,803 miles

Rear brake dust covers corroded

Rear rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2022 132,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,828 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 121,445 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 115,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,409 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 104,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,391 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,635 miles

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 Sep 2015 90,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,809 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 82,809 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,462 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 32,631 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto?

Based on 1,838 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
7,415
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
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SC51 SOS is a 2007 Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto in Black with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 99,689 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 400H Sr Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC51 SOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SC51 SOS is a 2007 Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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