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SM12 SWN

2012 Lexus RX450H

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,261 mi
Last recorded113,261 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 SWN
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 113,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,487 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 106,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 102,582 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,506 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,077 miles

front tyres starting to wear low

Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,077 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,553 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,536 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,306 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 26,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn on edges.

OSF tyre worn on inner.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SM12 SWN is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM12 SWN, 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 SM12 SWN registered?

SM12 SWN is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SM12 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 SWN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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