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YD12 BWC

2012 Lexus RX450H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,540 mi
Last recorded143,540 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 BWC
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 143,540 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 139,676 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 139,554 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 8 May 2024 132,387 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 123,118 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 116,521 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 116,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 110,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 100,872 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 100,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,073 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 93,073 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 67,290 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,721 miles

rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,995 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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YD12 BWC is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Grey with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD12 BWC, 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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YD12 BWC is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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