2012 Lexus RX 450H Advance SUN Roof CVT 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · AF05 AML

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT test conducted on 20 February 2026 at 187,118 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. Prior examinations show a consistent clean history. On 14 March 2023 the DVSA log lists both a failure and a pass on the same day at 165,427 miles, each with no defects noted; this anomaly points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or recurring defects across the subsequent annual tests. Registered in 2012, the Lexus has covered 187,118 miles over roughly fourteen years, averaging 13,366 miles per year and placing it above typical mileage for its age. The recorded tests reveal a decelerating usage pattern. From the March 2023 test at 165,427 miles to the March 2024 test at 175,043 miles the car travelled 9,616 miles. By February 2025 at 181,489 miles the annual increment fell to 6,446 miles, and the February 2026 reading shows a further reduction to 5,629 miles. The MOT sequence is sparse but unbroken, with no gaps exceeding the standard twelve-month cycle, suggesting the previous keeper maintained statutory testing discipline. Given the absence of recorded defects, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of high-mileage consumables and structural items not fully exposed by MOT checks. The tester does not assess hybrid battery health, so the RX 450H drivetrain warrants specialist diagnostic scrutiny. At 187,000 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs will likely exhibit wear even if within legal limits. Examine subframes and sills for corrosion, particularly where road salt exposure occurs. The clean record implies the former owner addressed issues promptly, yet high cumulative distance demands verification of actual component condition.