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AK59 BVX

2009 Lexus RX450H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,139 mi
Last recorded147,139 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 BVX
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 147,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 139,657 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS trailing arm bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column knock

Pass 31 Jan 2024 129,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 120,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush also cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 120,909 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush also cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 116,143 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 110,813 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 106,766 miles

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 106,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 9 Jan 2019 97,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Jan 2019 97,064 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,742 miles

deep cut in off side rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,596 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,027 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 72,027 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 71,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing low on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,896 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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AK59 BVX is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Grey with a 3,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 82,388 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 BVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK59 BVX is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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