2007 Lexus RX350 3.5L Petrol · YX07 POA

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently compromised, showing a clear trend of worsening mechanical condition. The most recent test in June 2024 at 81,125 miles resulted in a significant failure involving multiple critical systems including a defective catalytic converter, major exhaust leaks, and an inability to complete emissions testing. This represents a sharp decline from the previous 2023 pass, suggesting that minor issues identified in the exhaust system were not addressed and have now escalated into a total component failure. The vehicle exhibits exceptionally low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 4,270 miles per year over 19 years. However, the data shows a gap of nearly 4,000 miles between February 2021 and May 2023, followed by another 9,000 miles. While low mileage often suggests less wear on the engine, the record indicates that age-related degradation is affecting the rubber and metal components, as evidenced by the perished suspension bushes noted in 2022 and the persistent presence of surface rust across the chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the subframes, as the tester flagged heavy surface rust in 2023 and extensive rust across the entire underside in 2022. The suspension requires close attention due to a history of misting shock absorbers, worn arm pins, and play in anti-roll bar linkages. Given the recent failure of the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, the entire exhaust assembly should be verified to ensure it has been replaced rather than merely patched, before the vehicle is truly roadworthy.