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FD09 BYG

2009 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,619 mi
Last recorded140,619 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 BYG
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 140,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper is damaged but secured

Fail 17 Sep 2025 140,619 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper is damaged but secured

Pass 18 Sep 2024 125,364 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,449 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,221 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 106,198 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 106,198 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 86,166 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 84,732 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,768 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 78,768 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,151 miles

Offside Rear deteriorated and cracking

Rear seats under load at time of test preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,959 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 67,330 miles

Rear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,052 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips in front screen

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,605 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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FD09 BYG is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FD09 BYG, 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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What year was FD09 BYG registered?

FD09 BYG is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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