2011 Lexus RX450H 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · SAJ 104L

The 2011 Lexus RX450H presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 23 January 2026 at 162,624 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a strong result for a fifteen-year-old hybrid SUV. The trajectory over the last three years is clearly positive. A corrosion advisory noted in January 2024 at 147,240 miles flagged integral body structure corrosion but explicitly confirmed structural rigidity was not significantly reduced, and no further corrosion-related defect has appeared since. Two tyre-related failures and advisories recorded on the same day in January 2023 at 140,141 miles have also been fully resolved, with no tyre defects reported in the subsequent two annual tests. The record suggests a previous owner who addressed faults promptly rather than ignoring them. Mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable, averaging roughly 10,800 miles per year across the vehicle's life. The annual test-to-test intervals reinforce this. Between January 2023 and January 2024 the vehicle covered 7,099 miles. Between January 2024 and January 2025 it added 8,172 miles. The final interval from January 2025 to January 2026 shows 7,212 miles. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the data, and the current mileage aligns with typical use for the age and class of vehicle. A buyer should still inspect the underside in person, paying close attention to the structural corrosion flagged in 2024. Even though the tester judged rigidity intact at that time, corrosion on a fifteen-year-old vehicle can progress, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframes, and sill seams. The rear braking and suspension components also warrant attention. The 2023 failures involved a structural tear in the offside rear tyre and edge wear on rear tyre tread, patterns that can point to worn rear suspension bushes, deteriorating dampers, or misaligned rear tracking rather than simple neglect. Inspect rear brake calipers for binding and check the condition of rear coil springs and trailing arm bushes. The hybrid system's high-voltage battery health is not tested under MOT, so an independent hybrid battery assessment is advisable given the vehicle's age and mileage.