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HY59 VRO

2009 Lexus RX450H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,680 mi
Last recorded77,680 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VRO
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,680 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 77,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 73,560 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 71,870 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2023 71,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 68,776 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 64,175 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 64,174 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 60,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 48,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2018 41,170 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,658 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nearside and offside rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,345 miles

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 25,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 19,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,165 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 10 Sep 2012 8,290 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 VRO is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Blue 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 HY59 VRO, 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 HY59 VRO registered?

HY59 VRO is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HY59 VRO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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