2012 Lexus RX450H MOT pass rate: 86.6% (3,161 tests)
Is the 2012 RX450H getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88.4% +16.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 86.3% +15.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 85.2% +14.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 RX450H
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 232 | 27.5% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 190 | 22.5% |
| 3 | Tyres | 183 | 21.7% |
| 4 | Brakes | 129 | 15.3% |
| 5 | Visibility | 54 | 6.4% |
| 6 | Road Wheels | 15 | 1.8% |
All RX450H years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3,353 | 81.0% | +14.6 pts | 119,895 |
| 2010 | 7,198 | 81.7% | +14.4 pts | 113,680 |
| 2011 | 4,969 | 82.1% | +13.0 pts | 104,841 |
| 2012 (this page) | 3,161 | 86.6% | +15.4 pts | 93,026 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 Lexus RX450H reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 86.6% of their MOT tests (3,161 tests, 2023–2025), +15.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 93,026 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 RX450H?
The median tested example shows 93,026 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.