2011 Lexus RX450H 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · BV60 VBN

The 2011 Lexus RX450H holds a valid MOT pass dated 20 September 2025 at 106,344 miles, yet the maintenance trend is mixed rather than reassuring. That same day the vehicle failed an earlier test for a non-functioning offside front direction indicator, a trivial electrical fault that was rectified before the pass. More concerning, the tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on the edge. These are not fresh defects. They represent consumable wear that was already borderline nine months ago and will almost certainly require attention before the next test. The record shows a pattern of catching up on basic items at the test rather than staying ahead of them. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable for a fifteen-year-old hybrid SUV. Between the February 2023 pass at 93,794 miles and the February 2024 failure at 99,727 miles, the car covered roughly 5,900 miles in twelve months. From February 2024 to September 2025 it added just 6,617 miles over nineteen months, indicating lighter recent use. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the overall annual average of around 7,090 miles sits comfortably within typical ownership patterns. The data is sparse, with only three test events across three and a half years, so a buyer cannot rely on the MOT alone to confirm consistent servicing. The February 2024 failure is the most technically significant entry in the record. Both front brake pads were below 1.5 mm and both front discs were significantly worn, indicating the braking system had been neglected well beyond normal service intervals. A fractured nearside rear coil spring and a corroded offside rear coil spring point to suspension components that had deteriorated structurally, not merely cosmetically. A nail puncture and a deep cut in the offside front tyre further suggest the previous owner was running on damaged rubber rather than replacing it promptly. These are not minor advisories. They reflect deferred maintenance on safety-critical systems. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs and pads for remaining thickness, check both rear coil springs for fresh corrosion or fracture, and examine all four tyres for uneven wear or sidewall damage. The nearside rear suspension arm bush was flagged as splitting in February 2023, and there is no evidence it was ever replaced. Any clunking from the rear over speed bushes or uneven tyre wear would confirm that repair is overdue. The hybrid drivetrain and battery health sit outside the MOT scope entirely and warrant independent diagnostic checks before purchase.