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GJ59 AMU

2009 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,227 mi
Last recorded119,227 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 AMU
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 119,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 106,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 106,230 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 97,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise on the metal brake pipe behind rear n s corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 94,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind wheel soon will require attention. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corroded will require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 94,697 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washers giving insufficient water to screen tried topping up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind wheel soon will require attention. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corroded will require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,353 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,522 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 90,515 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,944 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,336 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Has deep cuts but not to cords

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,397 miles

Nearside Rear Childs seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,438 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,656 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 60,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre has deep splits in tread and is perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,215 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GJ59 AMU is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ59 AMU, 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 GJ59 AMU registered?

GJ59 AMU is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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