Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

31% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 215 vehicles, the 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT (2006)

215 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.3% first-time pass rate

2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT

CarHunch analysed 215 real MOT records for the 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

82.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

31.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.56

Over 13.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

105k

Middle half: 82k–123k

For context

These stats describe 215 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 215 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 31.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (36%)	78	80.6%	2.46
Electric (27%)	58	82.4%	2.9

Colour Breakdown

Based on 775 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 29.8%

231

Black 26.2%

203

Grey 20%

155

Blue 19.5%

151

Beige 3%

Red 0.9%

White 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

104,839

typical

82,099

low mileage

123,115

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT vehicles fall between 82,099 and 123,115 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 82,099 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 82,099–123,115 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 166,205 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVT — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 60% of 2006 Lexus Rx400 H SE CVTs are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.56

Avg failures per vehicle

16.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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