2011 Lexus RX450H 3.5L Other · BV60 VBP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 119,428 miles passed only after a failure just two days prior. While the owner addressed the failed position lamps, the tester now flagged new advisories for worn front suspension arm bushes and a non-excessive oil leak. This indicates that the suspension components are beginning to reach the end of their service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between February 2024 at 101,620 miles and February 2025 at 110,254 miles, the car covered 8,634 miles, with another 9,174 miles recorded in the following year. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly, which aligns with the expected wear on rubber components and fluid seals seen in a Lexus hybrid of this age. A buyer must focus their inspection on the front suspension geometry, as both the nearside and offside front arm bushes appeared in the February 2026 report. The previous failure of the anti-roll bar linkage in 2025 further suggests the front-end rubbers and joints are prone to degradation. The oil leak noted in the latest test requires a close inspection to determine if it originates from the valve cover gasket or a more significant engine seal. Additionally, verify that the missing wheel fixing noted in early 2025 was properly replaced and that all wheel bolts are torqued to specification.