2006 Lexus RX400 H SE-L CVT 3.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · GU56 YNN

The vehicle presents a stable but aged maintenance profile, passing its most recent MOT on 10 October 2025 at 154,412 miles. That test reveals a pattern of recurring, manageable wear rather than acute mechanical failure. Front coil springs were flagged as corroded on both sides, and all four brake discs were noted as worn, pitted or scored. A nearside registration plate lamp was inoperative, and the offside front tyre showed cracking or perishing. Crucially, the tester identified corrosion on the offside rear inner sill mounting area, though it was not deemed excessive at that time. The car failed the previous test on 7 October 2025 at 154,394 miles, but the rectification between that failure and the pass three days later addressed the more serious structural corrosion on the nearside rear sill and the offside front brake issues, suggesting prompt repair work was carried out. The mileage trajectory is consistent and unremarkable for a 2006 vehicle. Between 2023 and 2025, recorded miles rose from 143,368 to 154,412, averaging roughly 5,500 miles per annum over that two-year window, which sits comfortably within the typical 7,700-mile annualised figure since new. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation, and the tight clustering of the 2025 failure and pass at 154,394 and 154,412 miles respectively indicates a genuine retest following repair rather than a data anomaly. The record is complete enough to draw reasonable conclusions, though the absence of earlier digital entries limits a full lifecycle view. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural condition of the rear sills and inner wing mounting areas. The 2025 failure specifically cited excessive corrosion on the nearside rear sill significantly reducing structural strength, and while the subsequent pass downgraded this to non-excessive corrosion, the repair method and longevity remain unknown. Probe the metalwork thoroughly, paying attention to the offside rear sill which was also flagged as corroded in the pass. Suspension components warrant close scrutiny given the persistent advisories on both front coil springs dating back to at least 2023. Corroded springs risk catastrophic fracture, particularly over speed bumps or uneven surfaces. Check for any signs of cracking, sag, or previous surface treatment masking deeper decay. The braking system shows a long-term pattern of wear rather than sudden deterioration. All four brake discs have appeared as worn, pitted or scored across multiple consecutive tests from 2024 onward, and rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2024. The 2025 failure also identified an offside front service brake lagging and fluctuating, which was rectified before the pass. Have a technician measure disc thickness and run-out, and inspect the offside front caliper for any residual binding. The offside front tyre has been repeatedly flagged for cracking and, in the failure, for tread depth below 1.6mm, indicating either neglect or a persistent slow puncture. Verify tyre age, sidewall condition, and alignment to rule out suspension geometry issues causing uneven wear.