2012 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · GJ12 HBZ
2012 Lexus RX (3.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 152,176 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS RX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ12 HBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 152,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ12 HBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Lexus Rx (GJ12 HBZ) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GJ12 HBZ Mileage History
- 01/09/2023127,030 mi
- 31/08/2024135,811 mi+8,781 mi
- 03/09/2025114,687 mi-21,124 mi
- 03/09/2025114,687 mi
- 05/09/2026152,176 mi+37,489 mi
Average of roughly 8,349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Lexus Lexus RX (AL10)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
The hydraulic brake actuator on the RX 450h can fail over time, manifesting as a barking or squawking noise from the brake pedal area, warning lights on the dashboard, and longer pedal travel. This is an expensive repair, and many UK examples are now beyond goodwill support from Lexus.
- Radiator LeaksModerate
The radiator can leak where the aluminium core meets the plastic end tanks, usually starting as a slow weep before turning into a more obvious coolant loss issue.
- Radiator End-Tank Seam Splitting and Coolant LossModerate
The radiator on AL10 RX models can develop leaks where the aluminium core meets the plastic end tanks, usually starting as a slow weep around the bottom corners. Pink coolant crusting around the seams, a sweet coolant smell and a gradually dropping expansion-tank level are the warning signs.
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