Lexus RX450H

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 12,833 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

12,833

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Lexus RX450H

The Lexus RX450H was MOT tested 12,833 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (2005 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 112 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 77%. The 15 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Lexus RX450Hs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 130,945 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 48,058 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 3500cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2017 details

How reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

vs average of all models+5% (82% avg)

vs Lexus brand average+0% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread15 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Lexus RX450H by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2017	97%	32	48,058 mi
2016	98%	83	62,296 mi
2014	95%	39	77,392 mi
2013	92%	112	98,104 mi
2012	87%	1,954	98,500 mi
2011	86%	3,038	107,993 mi
2010	86%	4,300	118,453 mi
2009	85%	2,273	125,147 mi
2008	86%	306	139,198 mi
2007	77%	292	148,930 mi
2006	82%	272	149,472 mi
2005	77%	132	130,945 mi

Questions about the Lexus RX450H

Is the Lexus RX450H reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (2005 to 2017), the Lexus RX450H averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 12,833 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year Lexus RX450H has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Lexus RX450H has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 77%, a 15 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.