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HY59 VRN

2009 Lexus RX450H

Silver Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,155 mi
Last recorded138,155 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VRN
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 138,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 138,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 130,063 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. 235/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 130,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. 235/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil filler cap missing.

Pass 8 Jan 2024 121,421 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 113,765 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 113,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/19 inside edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 106,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (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 17 Jan 2022 106,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (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 7 Jan 2021 98,132 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,315 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 worn very heavily on inside edge,cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on inside edges,cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 82,054 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 worn very heavily on inside edge,cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on inside edges,cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,222 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 57,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,657 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs are very badly corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,323 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,762 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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HY59 VRN is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HY59 VRN, 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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HY59 VRN is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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