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GU09 VVR

2009 Lexus RX400H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,094 mi
Last recorded150,094 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX400H79,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 VVR
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 150,094 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 143,861 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 143,848 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 143,835 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 143,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 138,318 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 138,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 120,788 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 120,788 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check w/brg. etc / disc red with heat (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,100 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))

fuel filler pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2020 112,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 62kgf (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 31 Jul 2020 112,026 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,268 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 103,257 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding possibly park brake (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both poor performance/squealing/ binding/grabbing... only 13% (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera in drivers view/swept area... wiring dangling in view and fouling driving controls

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,992 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,852 miles

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs have corroded inner surfaces

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,782 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both rear tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,135 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,239 miles

n/s/f tyre almost bald on inner edge

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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GU09 VVR is a 2009 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU09 VVR, 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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GU09 VVR is a 2009 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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