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SW04 JTW

2011 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

222,833 mi
Last recorded222,833 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus RX450H73,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 JTW
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 222,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Apr 2024 215,866 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 206,335 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (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))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 206,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 192,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm rear bush starting to separate but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 192,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm rear bush starting to separate but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 182,278 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 174,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 161,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 145,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

no emissions test carried out due to being a hybrid.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 145,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

no emissions test carried out due to being a hybrid.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 126,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SW04 JTW is a 2011 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 73,484 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 SW04 JTW, 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 15 years old, this Lexus RX450H is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW04 JTW registered?

SW04 JTW is a 2011 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 17 August 2011.

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