2007 Lexus RX400H 3.3L Petrol · VU07 FTY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite a pattern of immediate MOT failures. The most recent test on 29 October 2025 at 183,793 miles resulted in a clean pass, following a failure just one week prior with only three miles recorded. This sequence suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying minor defects to maintain a valid certificate, and the lack of recorded advisories across the last three passes indicates that mechanical and structural components are currently meeting the minimum testing standards. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the car covered 17,340 miles, while it covered 15,525 miles in the subsequent year up to October 2025. This steady rate indicates regular use, which is often beneficial for hybrid components to prevent battery degradation and brake seizing associated with long periods of inactivity. The intervals between tests remain annual, reflecting a consistent maintenance schedule by the current or previous keepers. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension system and lower chassis, as high-mileage Lexus SUVs of this era frequently suffer from worn control arm bushes and coil springs. While the MOT record shows no structural corrosion failures, the high mileage warrants a close look at the brake lines for leaks and the condition of the hybrid cooling system. Given the recent failures that resulted in immediate passes, verify that any minor items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or tyre tread depths were properly addressed rather than just temporarily patched to pass the test.