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YY57 SAM

2011 Lexus RX450H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,931 mi
Last recorded132,931 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus RX450H73,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 SAM
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 132,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 129,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 125,392 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 125,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 121,653 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,867 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 114,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 104,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2018 104,535 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 95,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,789 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,625 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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YY57 SAM is a 2011 Lexus RX450H in Blue with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY57 SAM, 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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YY57 SAM is a 2011 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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