2012 Lexus RX450H 3.5L Hybrid electric · YF12 PBV

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a remarkably stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test on 12 May 2026 at 104,157 miles resulted in an initial failure due to a nearside rear position lamp, but this was rectified immediately to achieve a pass. Prior to this minor electrical fault, the vehicle secured consecutive clean passes with no recorded advisories, indicating a high standard of mechanical upkeep. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,440 miles per year. Between the April 2023 test at 79,882 miles and the May 2026 test at 104,157 miles, the car covered roughly 24,000 miles, maintaining steady usage levels of about 8,000 miles annually. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to high-stress motorway commuting, which typically preserves the integrity of the hybrid drivetrain and suspension components compared to higher counterparts. Given the lack of advisories in the digital record, a physical inspection should focus on common wear points for a Lexus of this age that do not always trigger an MOT failure. The buyer should verify the condition of the suspension arm bushes and coil springs for cracking, as rubber components degrade over fourteen years regardless of mileage. It is also worth checking the brake discs for pitting or uneven wear and ensuring that the tyres have not hardened from long periods of standing. The clean history suggests no significant underlying structural corrosion, but a visual check of the underbody remains a standard precaution for a vehicle of this era.