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WJ08 BGF

2008 Lexus RX450H

Silver Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,100 mi
Last recorded170,100 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX450H92,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 BGF
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 170,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 163,634 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 157,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 150,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 141,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 133,432 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 126,898 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,013 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 112,917 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 112,917 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,606 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 97,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,359 miles

all four tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,078 miles

Nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge of tread

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge of tread

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 52,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WJ08 BGF is a 2008 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 92,910 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 WJ08 BGF, 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 18 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ08 BGF registered?

WJ08 BGF is a 2008 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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