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SM61 YZG

2012 Lexus RX450H

White Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,488 mi
Last recorded201,488 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 YZG
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 201,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 201,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 187,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 165,638 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 12 Feb 2022 128,178 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 82,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 71,633 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 71,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,315 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 46,315 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,662 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,531 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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SM61 YZG is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in White with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM61 YZG, 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 SM61 YZG registered?

SM61 YZG is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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The MOT history for SM61 YZG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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