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WU08 HGY

2008 Lexus RX350

Silver Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,326 mi
Last recorded96,326 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX35068,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 HGY
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 96,326 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 96,326 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 May 2024 91,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2024 91,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Electronic power steering that is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels to the extent that the steering is adversely affected (2.6 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 91,253 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 91,253 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 88,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 84,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear bumper and bodywork danaged

Fail 25 May 2021 84,093 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

offside rear bumper and bodywork danaged

Pass 3 Jun 2020 77,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 77,762 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,566 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 77,564 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 May 2019 74,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 63,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise immediate change (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise immediate change (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,316 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 53,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 51,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,868 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 47,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 May 2011 31,565 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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WU08 HGY is a 2008 Lexus RX350 in Silver with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 68,808 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU08 HGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU08 HGY registered?

WU08 HGY is a 2008 Lexus RX350, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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