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BU09 VJC

2009 Lexus RX400H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,485 mi
Last recorded93,485 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX400H79,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VJC
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 93,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,114 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 89,111 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 79,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,850 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 74,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,479 miles

Corrosion to suspension and brakes components front and rear.

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,139 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,798 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,132 miles

Front 235/55R19 Tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,057 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,863 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 23,548 miles

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

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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BU09 VJC is a 2009 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU09 VJC, 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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BU09 VJC is a 2009 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 19 July 2009.

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