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FT09 LWW

2009 Lexus RX450H

Black Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,140 mi
Last recorded157,140 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 LWW
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 157,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 147,167 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2025 147,167 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 137,620 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front top suspension mount noisy during lock to lock when elevated

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 137,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Nearside Front top suspension mount noisy during lock to lock when elevated

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 127,320 miles

Nearside Front top suspension noisy when turning lock to lock when vehicle elevated

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several minor cuts 235-60-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 116,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's have pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top suspension mount noisy during lock to lock when elevated

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 116,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's have pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top suspension mount noisy during lock to lock when elevated

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 104,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 235-60-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top suspension mount noisy on lock to lock with vehicle elevated

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 84,914 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 1 x bulb not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 84,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 1 x bulb not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 84,908 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,175 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 80,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,075 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,864 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 64,864 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,133 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 51,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,997 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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FT09 LWW is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FT09 LWW, 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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FT09 LWW is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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