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YX56 UPJ

2006 Lexus RX350

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,353 mi
Last recorded101,353 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX35075,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 UPJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 101,353 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges + cracking + outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Differential oil leak connection with prop shaft (Possible pinion seal) no active dripping / no contaminating brakes or tyres at time of test

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides / Strong advisory to be replaced (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 98,530 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,144 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 93,998 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 90,350 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off TAPED (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ARM(S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ARM(S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 90,350 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off TAPED (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ARM(S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ARM(S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 87,829 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 87,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,721 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 82,721 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 80,522 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 78,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers and outer sill covers

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,039 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 76,039 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,385 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight diff oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,835 miles

noise from rear brakes after handbrake applied

rear brake discs pitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 13,667 miles

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

noise from rear brakes after handbrake applied

rear brake discs pitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,687 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,195 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 61,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,407 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,942 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs worn and corroded on edges

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inside

offside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2011 45,942 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs worn and corroded on edges

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inside

offside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,960 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,779 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing low on outer tread edge

o/s/rear tyre wearing low on inner tread edge

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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YX56 UPJ is a 2006 Lexus RX350 in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 75,487 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 RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX56 UPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX56 UPJ is a 2006 Lexus RX350, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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