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AU59 VEB

2009 Lexus RX450H

Grey Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,162 mi
Last recorded145,162 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VEB
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 145,162 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 145,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 137,863 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 137,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 127,650 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2024 127,648 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability securing nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2023 111,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 104,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,056 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 100,056 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 96,375 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 96,375 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,195 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,275 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inside and outside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2015 61,842 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight detereoiration nearside rear tyre

Unable to give full inspection of rear brake pads

Fail 27 Aug 2015 61,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight detereoiration nearside rear tyre

Unable to give full inspection of rear brake pads

Unable to give full inspection to roughness of wheel bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,796 miles

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge and has a cut in tread no cords showing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,096 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,249 miles

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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AU59 VEB is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Grey with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU59 VEB, 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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AU59 VEB is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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