2011 Lexus RX450H 3.5L Hybrid electric · GS54 ACE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, passing its most recent inspection on 10 December 2025 at 125,047 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both December 2024 and December 2025, the vehicle failed a test only five or six days prior to a re-test. This suggests the previous owner addressed specific MOT-related defects immediately after they were flagged, indicating a reactive approach to maintaining compliance rather than long-term neglect. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 113,269 miles and the December 2024 test at 120,472 miles, the car covered 7,203 miles. The most recent interval shows 4,575 miles driven between December 2024 and December 2025, which is below the annual average. This relatively low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the hybrid drivetrain and braking components, but it can occasionally lead to degradation of rubber-based suspension components if the vehicle sits for extended periods. Because the history shows no recorded advisories or recurring faults, a buyer must perform a thorough physical mechanical inspection. The inspector should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and wheel arches for corrosion, which is common in vehicles of this age. Given the recent test failures, a specific check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers is necessary to ensure the repairs were comprehensive. The hybrid battery health and cooling system also require verification, as low mileage can sometimes mask age-related electronic component degradation.