Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT (2006)
2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT
CarHunch analysed 215 real MOT records for the 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Lexus RX400h SE CVT falls short of the UK average with a 74.4% first-time pass rate against the 80% benchmark, and that gap widens when you consider that nearly a third of these vehicles (31.2%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for a buyer weighing safety risk. The high advisory count of 16.6 per vehicle suggests these hybrids develop multiple minor issues over time, even if they don't always fail outright.
These RX400hs are running at typical mileage for their age (around 104,000 miles median), so the 2.56 average failures per vehicle isn't explained away by exceptional use. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid battery system and CVT transmission, as recurring advisories on ageing hybrid components tend to balloon into costly repairs once the warranty period closes.
What to check before buying a 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 31.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (36%) | 78 | 58.9% | 2.46 |
| Electric (27%) | 58 | 82.4% | 2.9 |
| Petrol (22%) | 48 | 83.4% | 2.52 |
| Other (13%) | 28 | 83.7% | 2.29 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Fuel Cells (0%) | 1 | 78.3% | 5 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT vehicles fall between 82,099 and 123,115 miles.
2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT — Still on the Road
92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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