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A17 ETO

2009 Lexus RX400H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

130,037 mi
Last recorded130,037 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX400H79,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ETO
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 130,037 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2025 186,616 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 117,477 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 174,214 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55r18 100v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front and rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 174,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55r18 100v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Bonnet lever damaged but still usable

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55r18 100v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front and rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,119 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 160,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 5 Jan 2023 88,999 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 88,997 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 145,376 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 145,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,833 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 131,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 126,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 73,207 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 122,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 122,446 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 122,446 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

spare tyre is flat

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,022 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 69,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 104,700 miles

Central Front front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Outer OSR tyre sidewall perished

battery cover loose (clips missing)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 104,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper ripped (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Front front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Outer OSR tyre sidewall perished

battery cover loose (clips missing)

Pass 23 Sep 2017 61,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 82,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,426 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres bald inner edge

front number plate damaged

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,353 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 37,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,226 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 19,279 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400H?

Based on 166,693 MOT tests across 9,581 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
6,972
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
9,581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,334
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,023
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 992
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A17 ETO is a 2009 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

Across all 2009 Lexus RX400H models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 79,721 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 RX400H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 ETO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus RX400H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 ETO is a 2009 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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