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YA08 GXL

2008 Lexus RX450H

Silver Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,546 mi
Last recorded138,546 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX450H92,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GXL
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 138,546 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2026 138,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 136,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 131,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 126,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 121,907 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 114,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate/splash cover partially missing

Offside Front brake backplate/splash cover missing

Offside Rear brake backplate/splash cover partially missing/corodded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 114,377 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached and top boot torn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust heat shield partially insecure (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear brake backplate/splash cover partially missing

Offside Front brake backplate/splash cover missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake backplate/splash cover partially missing/corodded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 110,951 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

both rear brake discs heavily deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2020 110,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

both rear brake discs heavily deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and low air pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 102,116 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on edges plus deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,362 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,054 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 87,054 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,448 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,500 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,778 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 41,777 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YA08 GXL is a 2008 Lexus RX450H in Silver. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YA08 GXL, 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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YA08 GXL is a 2008 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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